Sorry Excuse for a Company - Creative Team Usablenet Employee Review

1.0
Mar 6, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Fellow workmates, great people with a sense of humour (you need one to work here!) they make the company tolerable, and even fun! Young, dynamic and generally passionate about what they do, they really make all the difference.

Cons

Boy oh boy where to start. Senior management is....erm....lacking...in the London office. Since the London Lead left a few months ago there has been chaos, a lack of leadership and even more fumbling around in the dark than usual. The company has no values, no ethos, no interest in employee progression. This is a sales company, and the only interest is in squeezing as much as possible out of our clients. Money can be made if you work in sales or account management - good money in fact - but forget any other area of the business - if you're not bringing in the £££ then you're not important. Staff turnover is a clear indicator of this, as is low morale. No one is immune.....as the London office has witnessed with the various departures (voluntary and involuntary) over since the start of the year.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Apr 6, 2025
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Pros

The organizational culture is exceptional—the Head of Human Resources genuinely cares about employees, and the VP of Sales stands out as one of the most honest and thoughtful leaders I've encountered. The company strikes a great balance in size: it's small enough that leadership in Marketing, Finance, and Legal are consistently accessible via email, yet large enough that someone is always available to handle urgent issues across time zones. Even though the organization operates fully remotely, teamwork is seamless, and unnecessary meetings are minimized, making work efficient and focused. Senior management is experienced, but also young enough to be trusted with navigating the rapid changes coming to technology in the next five years.

Cons

The organization strongly prioritizes efficiency, meaning company perks such as retreats, swag, and merchandise are minimal. Because the team is highly skilled, new hires must be prepared to hit the ground running to succeed. Additionally, the relatively flat, egalitarian structure might not appeal to individuals accustomed to the hierarchical ranking systems common at FAANG companies.

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