Glassdoor Reviews

Pros

There is no company in tech that cares more about its employees than Glassdoor. The people that work here are truly kind and generous folks that work hard and are good at what they do. I feel respected, valued and grateful to be a part of the team. I like how the company doesn't just look to be competitive with benefits compared to other tech giants but they look to lead the industry in offering new and better benefits for everyone.

Cons

I come from the startup world so there's a bit more process than I'm used to but it's not egregious by any means.

Pros

You absolutely get out what you put in at Glassdoor. This is a company where I have been able to develop as an individual, build incredibly trusted relationships with my co-workers, and support my team in their own development. Leadership does their best to be as transparent with employees as possible, even when it's clearly the more difficult path. While there are always things that can be improved, joining Glassdoor has been the best decision I've made in my career.

Cons

We have regular growing pains like there are at any other company. Historically we have been slow to innovate in certain parts of the business. As of late, it feels like we are heading in the right direction and have really exciting things ahead.

Pros

Glassdoor offers quite a few benefits and one of them is being remote even though we have an office. You can be flexible with your working hours as long as your work is done. Great people and minds around with a lot of experience to share and learn from. Glassdoor is quite transparent with changes and what is going on in the business so that is always a plus.

Cons

Sometimes feels like there is a lot of stress and pressure to overachieve as hitting your target is not enough for praise and job well done. At times there are things out of your control and you are told it is ok, it happens to anyone but then it will be brought up again in a way that you have not done your job and that it will reflect bad on your career. There are career opportunities internally for sure but in order to be promoted you have to tick so many boxes and those will only depend on your managers opinion. There is room for argument and questioning of the processes and feedback given to you but at the end, it is manager's way and no other way so you never win or feel like you are heard and listened to. In terms of feedback/performance reviews, the negative is always more highlighted than all the good that you have done.

Pros

Our hiring process over the years has consistently been exceptional, resulting in the creation of something truly remarkable. I have formed lifelong friendships through Glassdoor. Even after 8 years, I still feel valued, challenged and grateful. The sales culture is strong, smart and gritty (and very lean). Like most places, we've gone through plenty of up and downs but there is no other group of people I'd want to experience this with. Our products are valuable and the comp plan has been motivating (however we do have some work to do this year). Our employee benefits are also best in class. One of the remarkable aspects of Glassdoor is that it encourages individuals to be their authentic selves. Through a variety of trainings and workshops focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, I have experienced significant personal growth. Glassdoor is not afraid to engage in difficult conversations, and this internal courage has helped me and others evolve into more well-rounded leaders who deeply value authenticity. In many ways, we have set the standard for how companies should demonstrate their commitment to their employees.

Cons

Even after all these years, there are still many elements of our organization that feel like a start-up. In some ways, this is fun but in others, it can be wildly frustrating. While there are tremendous benefits to our partnership with Indeed, we've certainly taken a few steps backward with our processes (like billing/contracting, legal, etc.) Furthermore, many of us are confused about who is actually calling the shots when it comes to our selling motion. Its hard not think that we're losing control of the products and value prop that we played a huge part in building over these last few years.

Pros

My co-workers were incredible people to work alongside, unfortunately that can be said about any place. At Glassdoor you feel like your helping and working towards a common goal of helping employees and would-be employees know whats happening behind the curtain at potential careers, again unfortunately Glassdoor has its own internal problems, bad managers, and integrity issues.

Cons

Leadership has never handled layoffs well, you are constantly fearing for your job and those of your fellow co-workers. Sad because there was so much potential all those years ago I worked there, I’m so happy to be on the other-side, working for a company that truly makes a difference in this world. The same cannot and will not ever be said about Glassdoor.

Pros

- the GTM co-workers are some of the best around - amazing remote-first culture, very inclusive and no micro-managing - You get to work with clients to instill real change at a company and industry level. it goes a long way in providing purpose to our jobs - very heavy focus on supporting DEI internally, which is AWESOME! - lots of opportunity to give feedback

Cons

- like most companies effected in the last 3 years, Glassdoor is grasping for a way to stay relevant in the market. Evolution and change is hard and the path forward hasn't been clear. - Pay is average at best. There has been a lot of changes to the compensation model in the last year with inadequate transparency around it. - Lots of turnover in mid to senior level management resulting in slow or halted progress internally - The partnership with Indeed is VERY messy and it often times feels as though Indeed is in the drivers seat for Glassdoor's future.

Pros

The people there are amazing and the office culture is really good as well. Management is also really good and actually care about you outside of work.

Cons

Glassdoor has done layoffs twice in the last 3 years. I saw lots of amazing, hard working people leave that I thought would have never gotten laid off. I felt like my job was never secure there and I know a lot of others were feeling the same way. From the minute I joined I heard talks of layoffs for the 2nd time in 3 years. The partnership with Indeed is very frustrating and unorganized as well. It seems like Indeed is getting the better half of the partnership and Glassdoor is losing out on a lot of business. Glassdoor also doesn't pay nearly as much as other tech companies out there. This is across all tiers.

Pros

- Culture is like nothing I've experienced before. Co-workers truly assume good intentions, I haven't encountered any snarky or pretentious people. If you make a mistake nobody belittles you for it. - The mission is really important. Hiring seems broken everywhere, and Glassdoor is genuinely trying to fix it. -Benefits are quite good, with great health insurance family plans and wellness options like Classpass - Work life balance actually means something. I generally start and end my day at reasonable times and rarely need to work beyond that. Unlimited PTO and ability to actually use it is also great -Transparent leadership

Cons

- Many of Glassdoor's products do not work very well. Job matches in particular have been wonky for a long time and frustrating to use, especially compared to LinkedIn. - Strategic direction could be more clear - Smaller company so fewer lateral growth opportunities, although you can definitely get promoted

Pros

I've been at Glassdoor as an Enterprise Account Executive for just over a year now, and I have to say I don't think that I could ever work anywhere else. I've never seen such a genuine focus on transparency and accountability, and I feel empowered to be true to myself. When I first joined my manager told me that "Not everyone will be your type of person, but everyone is a really good person.", and I've come to find that to be true every single day. Anywhere you go there are always miscommunications and frustrations working across different departments and teams, but at the end of the day everyone is seen as a person rather than an obstacle or just a worker. I've never had a situation that I went into assuming best intent and with a genuine attitude where I ever felt that wasn't reciprocated and I wasn't treated with respect. I've made some really close friends working here, and they're some of the most incredible people I've met in my entire life. I'm pretty happy with the pay and benefits, and I'm always finding competitions or incentives that let you bring in some extra $$ outside of just your standard commission check. They approach this in a pretty fair way, and with how much pretty much every member of the sales org continues to succeed, there's very few cases where any rep doesn't make more than their OTE. Paternity leave, fully paid healthcare premiums with a large HSA contribution that's almost as much as my deductible, and a really generous disability leave make me feel incredibly supported and valued. I feel a strong culture of innovation and striving to be better, while at the same time realizing that work is just one part of life. I've had some pretty serious health issues that have been challenging over the past few years, and for the first time I feel incredibly supported and enabled to grow and overachieve despite this. I've also found an incredible focus on career development as well as working on yourself personally and professionally. There's a huge focus on internal promotion and growth, and I'm excited for where things will be at 5 years from now. The last piece that I'll touch on is our amazing senior management. Whether it's the VP of sales being genuinely excited to see you and congratulating you on your last quarter, or someone on the C-suite sharing where we're headed over the next 5 years and carefully considering your questions, I feel incredibly inspired and honored to be a part of the team. Glassdoor is on a mission to do good in the world, and I truly feel like what I'm doing is making a difference.

Cons

You'll find in nearly any sales organization that there are some administrative restrictions and niche ways that sales/quotas are set up, and Glassdoor is no exception. There are more than a few things that you have to get used to, but the grace and support of everyone that you're working with doesn't make it seem like a big deal.

Pros

Great company to work for with good mentorship

Cons

Not as high of comp for the same roles at similar companies.