Great Presentation with Underlying Problems - Manager ServiceNow Employee Review

3.0
Feb 13, 2024
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Pros

ServiceNow talks a big game and in many ways follows through. The C-Suite is largely competent and their performance has consistently led to the stock price increasing. Broadly, the company culture is supportive and talks a big game when it comes to DEI. Broadly, the company lives up to its stated goals but experiences vary depending on the team. The company is a rocket ship and the momentum is palpable.

Cons

Your experience at ServiceNow will depend on the team that you are on. Managers run their teams as their own personal fiefdoms and experiences can vary. Some managers are not qualified for their jobs. The company's public sector strategy is not good. Recent hiring decisions have made it clear the company prioritizes short term gain over long term sustainability. This will likely negatively affect ServiceNow in the long run.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

- Great culture - Good pay - Leadership reasonability connected to employees (although recently it's changing for the worse) - Choose your growth pace: Great place to grow at a more relaxed pace or more frenetic pace

Cons

- Hard to get remote position nowadays - Could have better pay

2.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

ServiceNow had a differentiated platform and products. Early on the culture had a startup energy that was rare for a company this size collaborative teams, ownership, and a sense that people actually cared about outcomes. Working with large enterprise customers on complex workflows was interesting work.

Cons

The ServiceNow I joined was a different company. As headcount increased, so did the bureaucracy, layers, and friction that rewarded politics over execution. The layoffs of the last few years were handled poorly little transparency, inconsistent communication, and decisions that felt made far above with little thought for the people affected. The "cost optimization" messaging rang hollow against continued executive spending. For a company that sells workflow and people process tools, the irony of a chaotic RIF wasn't lost on anyone in the field or on customers. Leadership political dynamics were real. The right team, the right manager you had cover. Performance alone didn't protect you.

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