Don't be fooled by the "work perks" in this incredibly nepotistic and toxic company - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Spokeo

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1 feb 2018
Anonieme werknemer
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Catered lunch, 401k, medical benefits, and unlimited snacks

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Spokeo may look like a hip startup at first, but don't be fooled by the "perks" that they offer. There's a reason why Spokeo has more people in their "Culture team" than in some product teams. They have to try hard to make it appear as if the company actually cares for its employees by organizing events and having random treats for employees from time to time. Employees in all departments are leaving so fast they can barely fill up the vacant positions that are open and that's a big red flag. The company has no real direction in terms of what they want to do with their products. Prepare to spend years (if you can tolerate these people for that long) wasting time building things that you know could be better but will never be. Everything is highly disorganized, and team leads focus more on trying to please the founders instead of listening to valid suggestions and recommendations from their teams. There's no real focus on how to make their products better in and out, no real efforts to do user research and do some real analytics. Everything is based on the whims of the CEO (who wants to put cute things on everything even if it's inappropriate) and the incredibly incompetent but power-hungry wife of the CTO. The founders, especially the CTO, have convinced themselves that they are the best and everyone else's ideas and methods are inferior compared to theirs. There's no upward mobility in Spokeo unless you have a relationship with the founders either by blood or marriage. If you're either of those, then expect to go from being intern to having a leadership position in a short amount of time, regardless of how grossly incompetent you are. If you don't have any connections to the founders, then you're out of luck.

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8y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Spokeo is focused on helping make the world around you more transparent. We’re proud that we have served millions of customers in connecting and protecting themselves. Spokeo has been the key to bringing families and friends together and helping keep them safe for years. The next few months at Spokeo will be extremely exciting as we are introducing new products and improvements that have been in the works for a long time. These innovations in the people search industry will help us continue to make the world more transparent for our customers, and grow Spokeo into a daily tool for helping them navigate their social worlds.

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5mo
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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