Superficial culture and leadership, high turnover - Anonymous employee Customer.io Employee Review

2.0
6 Aug 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Remote friendly Monthly perks Retreats on site Good equipment budget Cool product and industry Accommodating to different timezones while traveling remotely

Cons

The superficial culture and lack of leadership are a real problem. The CEO in particular is under-qualified and focused only on himself, makes emotional decisions on a whim, likes to play favorites. Lack of real HR, lots of in fighting, keeping employees around who provide little value, no clear communication and follow through on goals. The focus on the customer is relatively limited and leadership is more involved with their personal lives or constant travel than running or improving the company, but expect others to pick up the slack. High turnover. You won't hear about this during hiring phase, which is all positive, until you notice how worried people are to speak up and someone will get fired out of the blue. Echo chamber of ideas and fear of expressing yourself authentically especially to leadership as could get you fired. Operating the company more on emotion than logic.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
18 Feb 2026
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Pros

My team has been very supportive since day one. I was given a clear 30/60/90-day plan that made onboarding feel organized and thoughtful rather than overwhelming. There’s also a genuine focus on growth — regular trainings, micro-learnings, and development sessions that make it easy to keep building skills. The benefits are a big highlight. The company covers 100% of medical premiums for employees and dependents, which is rare. There are also stipends for home office setup, internet, wellness, and even opportunities to connect with coworkers. We have a recognition program with monetary rewards and a giving platform that makes it simple to support causes you care about. There’s a strong culture around philanthropy and community involvement, with volunteer time off and company-wide initiatives that encourage giving back. The flexible PTO policy is another major plus and helps support work-life balance.

Cons

Cons: The company is in a growth phase, so priorities can shift and things can move quickly. If you prefer a very structured or slow-moving environment, that pace might feel challenging at times. Leadership has acknowledged this and is working to improve communication and change management as the company scales. It would also be great to see continued progress in increasing female representation in leadership, particularly at the director level and above. Leadership has been transparent about this goal and seems committed to improving it. Overall, this is a company that cares about its people and invests in their growth. If you’re someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and values flexibility, development, and meaningful benefits, it’s a great place to build your career.

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