Employee-first branding doesn’t reflect the reality - Anonymous employee Motiv Employee Review

3.0
Jan 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

•Talented coworkers who genuinely care about doing good work •Competitive benefits and profit-sharing structure •Leadership communicates frequently and emphasizes transparency (in theory)

Cons

• Day-to-day experience didn’t align with “employee-first” messaging • Office politics and favoritism were noticeable • Growth and compensation expectations set during hiring weren’t consistently honored • Employee feedback and process improvement ideas were often ignored • Employees were expected to excel with limited support or empowerment • Terminations felt sudden and lacked transparency • Some employees were terminated without clear cause shortly before using pre-approved PTO, resulting in lost earned time off and missed paid holiday closures

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5.0
Aug 13, 2024
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Pros

- Supportive, People-First Culture - Emphasis on Work/Life Balance - Collaborative and Solution-Oriented Environment - Opportunities for Professional Development - Comprehensive Benefits Package There are really a lot of great reasons to work at Motiv but #1 is the culture. It's clear from day 1 that the Executive Team prioritizes the well-being of its employees and strives to create an enjoyable and engaging work environment.

Cons

There's honestly little I would change about Motiv. Like any company, it's not perfect, but they actively work on improving any issues that arise.

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1.0
Jun 12, 2018
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Pros

Let’s be honest, there are none.

Cons

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