Toxic leadership and culture - Anonymous employee Sovos Employee Review

1.0
Jul 23, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Tax technology space is pretty solid. Products are basic so easy to sell.

Cons

Toxic work culture. Experience tons of extreme aggression and bias from leadership and HR.

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Sovos Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We take all feedback seriously, especially when it concerns our work culture and values. The issues you've raised are particularly concerning, as they do not align with the environment we are committed to creating. While we understand that this has been your experience, it does not reflect the typical experience we aim to provide for our employees. We place a high priority on diversity and respect, and we are committed to ensuring these values are upheld throughout the organization. Importantly, we can see that our employees feel that. In our most recent engagement survey, which was released earlier this month, the areas our employees were most enthusiastic and positive about were related to inclusion. A vast majority of our organization agrees that they not only feel respected but also can be their authentic selves at Sovos. That feedback is something we are very proud to have earned. We regret that this has not been your experience. If you would like to discuss your concerns in greater detail, please feel free to reach out. We are here to listen and address any issues. Colleen Schlagel Chief Talent Officer

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I had a great experience thru the Recruiting process with Sovos. Cassie was very honest and open answering all my questions.

Cons

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Sovos Response
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Thank you for sharing this, and welcome to the team! It's wonderful to hear that your recruiting experience set such a positive tone from the start. Cassie is a great example of the kind of Sovosians we are proud to have representing our culture, and knowing she made you feel informed and at ease throughout the process genuinely matters to us. We also love hearing that your first day onboarding helped you connect with our values and get a feel for what we do. That experience is something we work hard to get right, and your feedback confirms it's landing the way we intend. We're glad you're here, and we look forward to growing together. Gregg Spratto President
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Pros

Being Remote and standard benefits

Cons

Sales leadership is horrendous. New people are brought in not trained, aggressive targets (that have never been hit) usually designed to be the escape goats to protect the old guard. Long tenured sales protects the existing power structures. When results slip, they blame newer reps. New hires don’t hit, quotas unrealistic, weak implementation. Nightmare of a company, the worst I have ever worked at.

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Sovos Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share this. Feedback matters, even when we see things differently. Quota-setting and new hire ramp structures are areas we invest in seriously - they're because we want our sellers to win, not to set anyone up to fail. That's the culture we've built, and it's one I'm proud of. That said, I do hear that your experience hasn't matched that intent. If there are specific gaps in how you were onboarded or supported, I'd genuinely like to understand them so we can keep getting better. Please connect with HR or reach out to me directly. We're committed to building a team where every rep has a real shot at success! Alice Katwan, President of Revenue, Sovos
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