Significant cultural shift and loss of experienced talent – growing culture of unquestioning agreement - Anonymous employee CDP Employee Review

1.0
20 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

No significant pros that outweighed the issues described below.

Cons

I agree with everything that has been mentioned in the recent reviews and would like to add some additional context. Over the last year, a number of employees have either resigned or been managed out, including several C-suite executives and long-tenured staff members. In conversations with two very senior individuals who left the company, both cited disagreements with internal decisions and a misalignment of values as key reasons for their departure. Looking at the current situation, it is clear why so many experienced people chose to leave. It is particularly disappointing to see individuals who dedicated 5, 10, or more years to the company ultimately feeling they had no option but to move on. The loss of so much institutional knowledge, dedication and experience should be a cause for concern. I would also highlight the turnover within the HR department. Many of the HR professionals who were previously trusted by employees have left, and the current team feels significantly less approachable. The culture has shifted toward a more traditional corporate HR model, where employee interests, wellbeing, and genuine support no longer appear to be a priority. While every company goes through periods of change, the level of turnover across multiple functions and seniority levels raises questions about leadership, culture, and the direction of the organization.

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5.0
20 Jan 2026
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Pros

nice team flexible working hours independent working style encouraged

Cons

recently made less flexible with changes in work structure (remote work not possible anymore)

1.0
15 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible WFH and Great Colleagues

Cons

If you've read the previous reviews, the are 100% accurate . CDP was recently acquired by a private equity firm and has two company-wide reorgs in the past few years, resulting in around 20% of colleagues to be laid off. Many of us have accepted lower salaries because we believed in the orgs mission and the positive impact of its work. Meanwhile, senior leadership continues to receive very substantial compensation packages, often exceeding $500K. With this recent sale, there is considerable uncertainty about what lies ahead. Many employees are concerned about further org changes, additional cost-cutting measures, and the possibility of future redundancies. While nobody can predict exactly what will happen, morale has been significantly affected by the level of uncertainty. Don't walk, RUN!

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