Action1 Reviews

4.8

99% would recommend to a friend

(38 total reviews)

Alex Vovk

99% approve of CEO

94% positive business outlook

Action1 has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 38 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Action1 employee rating is 25% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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38 reviews
2.0
27 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fairly easy sales process as the product pretty much sells itself.

Cons

My experience was less that positive. The company's environment is heavily micromanaged, stifling any sense of autonomy or creativity. Daily tasks and focus lack clear direction, and change on a weekly basis, making it challenging to prioritize work effectively. The leadership structure is particularly problematic. There is only one "director" in charge, who is incredibly insecure and constantly undermines the team. This director frequently goes through Salesforce, calling your leads and opportunities, which not only disrupts your workflow but also creates a negative impression with prospects. This behavior is unprofessional and damages the trust and credibility you're trying to build with potential clients. On top of that, the work-life balance is terrible. This director often calls well past working hours and expects immediate responses. He also sends emails in the middle of the night while scrutinizing everything you have in Salesforce. This level of intrusion into personal time is unacceptable and adds to the overall stress of the job. He will nitpick you over Salesforce hygiene that plays absolutely no significance to the opportunities. Management's constant oversight creates an atmosphere of mistrust and stress, significantly impacting morale and productivity. There is little to no guidance on long-term goals or strategic initiatives, leaving employees to navigate their responsibilities with minimal support. The director has no clear direction or organization, and his attitude can change daily, making it difficult to maintain any sense of stability. If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow, innovate, and feel valued, Action1 is not the place. The lack of clear leadership, oppressive micromanagement, unprofessional conduct from the director, and poor work-life balance make it a frustrating and unrewarding experience. I hope they address these issues for the sake of future employees.

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Action1 Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Even though this review was written almost two years ago, we still felt it was important to acknowledge the concerns you raised. Feedback like this helps us reflect on how people experience the company and where we can improve. You mentioned concerns about work-life balance and communication outside working hours. Because our team works across multiple time zones, messages or emails may sometimes be sent late at night. That said, those messages are not intended to require an immediate response. We respect employees’ personal time and do not expect people to be available around the clock. If a manager calls outside working hours, it’s completely acceptable to decline the call or respond later. We believe people can only do their best work if they have a healthy balance and feel comfortable staying with the company for the long term. You also mentioned micromanagement and lack of direction. Over the past couple of years, the sales organization has grown significantly and the structure has evolved. We now have multiple leaders supporting the team and a stronger focus on helping employees develop and succeed in what can be a fairly specialized field like patch management. Our goal is to support the team with coaching and training, not to control every step of the process. In addition, through careful work with feedback and expectations, we now maintain a public roadmap that shows our development priorities and the direction we are moving in. Over the past few years we have successfully delivered a number of major features, including Mac and Linux agents, RBAC, and many others. Regarding Salesforce hygiene, we don’t always see it as nitpicking, but rather as a shared tool that helps multiple teams — sales, marketing, product, and support — understand what customers need and how they interact with us. That said, if expectations around this ever feel excessive or unclear, we encourage employees to raise it with their manager or with HR. Open conversations about these things are always welcome and help us find the right balance between common sense and the level of alignment that sometimes requires more complete information in Salesforce. In siutations where someone else may step into a deal or contact a lead, it typically only happens if the Account Executive is unavailable — for example during vacation or illness — or if urgent follow-up is needed and additional help is required. The intention is to support the process rather than interfere with it. Today we operate with clearer annual goals and quotas aligned with realistic business planning — something also reflected in our #1 ranking across software companies in the 2025 Inc. 5000. Most of the sales team performs close to or above their targets, which we believe reflects a healthier and more structured environment. As the company continues to grow, we’ve also introduced more opportunities for the team to meet in person through offsite events and gatherings, helping strengthen collaboration across the company. For anyone reading this now — if something in your experience feels off, we encourage you to speak with your manager or HR during your regular 1-1 so we can address it directly. If you do not have a 1-1 with HR scheduled soon, please feel free to reach out proactively. We have learned that when we hear about an issue early, it is much easier to address it before it turns into a bigger problem. As we often say, we wish we could read minds, but we can’t — so please ask questions and speak up. We genuinely appreciate feedback from our employees and adjust based on it. We grow fast, but we keep people-first approach and the feedback is a key to keep it in future as well.
5.0
17 Sept 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Strong leadership that will invest in their employees' success and development of their careers - Unmatched growth opportunities - Flexible work environment that values work-life balance

Cons

There are not any downsides at this time. Expectations and goals are clear and very reasonable.

5.0
30 July 2024

Great product, fun team, and big opportunities ahead!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Even though Action1 is a young company, the team is full of experienced pros who are fantastic to learn from and super fun to work with. The vibe here is great. We’re working on a product that’s exciting and innovative with loads of potential. It does exactly what it’s supposed to, and the team is always working on making the user experience even better. Communication here is top-notch. Management keeps everyone in the loop about what’s happening and what’s coming up. This transparency really helps keep the team aligned and informed. Plus, we’re entering an exciting growth phase, and it’s definitely a place where you can constantly push your limits and develop professionally. At the same time, there’s still room for work-life balance, as they say, 'It's a marathon, not a sprint.'

Cons

Sometimes the rapid growth comes with its own challenges, like having to quickly adapt to new processes and systems. But honestly, that’s part of the excitement and challenge.

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