Emperor has no clothes - Anonymous employee Spokeo Employee Review

2.0
Dec 25, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Single profitable product company. Casual and fun atmosphere. Good for early careers- first or second job.

Cons

Not innovative. Do not believe in research or testing. A lot of time spent creating small features that are not thought through. Bad place if you understand process or have or want to vet ideas. Company is actually run by co-founder, not CEO.

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Cons

Whoops, just read the above

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Spokeo Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your recollections; we are sincerely sorry that aspects of your experience, particularly around leadership conduct and growth opportunities, left a poor impression. Though much has changed since those early days, your account reminds us that culture is shaped not only by policies but by daily behavior. We’re glad the camaraderie and community you found among coworkers offered some balance, and we’ve since strengthened our leadership expectations, feedback channels, and development practices. We remain committed to fostering a workplace where respect and fairness are constant.
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