The worst place to work - Customer Success Manager KnowBe4 Employee Review

1.0
9 Aug 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice and supportive colleagues that will help you when you need

Cons

Extreme pressure and excessive amount of work Mediocre base salary You have to be a sales machine and will be penalized for not hitting quotas (yes, CSMs priority will be to sell, at all costs) You're micromanaged and treated like a child Hierarquical and toxic culture Enourmous amount of stricts policies - there's no way to even keep track of them No trust, no autonomy, no flexibility High turnover - the entire CSM team has left and keeps leaving Team is always stressed, anxious, overworked No real and inspiring leadership This is a unique company, like no other - definitely the worst experience of my life

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KnowBe4 Response
3y
We are disappointed to hear that many aspects of working at KnowBe4 did not fit what you were looking for. Our policies are meant to set easy-to-follow guidelines and help quickly answer questions. As a company constantly expanding and adapting to a changing workforce, any new changes must be communicated through policies and procedures to keep everyone informed so that we can continue to run like a well-oiled machine. :-) Additionally, current industry standards show that our CSMs manage an average number of clients for an organization our size. If you have more information to share with us, please email hirethebest@knowbe4.com. We wish you all the best!

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We’re glad to hear you feel supported! Open communication is a huge priority for us — and feedback like yours keeps us motivated. 🤗
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Pros

The product has some strong aspects, but it’s ultimately outdated, and customers are already planning to replace us at their next renewal.

Cons

The new CEO has been very difficult to work under. There’s a lack of structure and clear vision, and he hasn’t been able to inspire the team. Instead, the focus has shifted to constant pressure to perform, which often feels excessive. My manager is worried about job security, and that stress trickles down to the rest of us. I have been shouted at and more. HR won't do nothing. Turnover has been extremely high—people are leaving left and right. Someone I spoke with last week is already gone, and several more are expected to leave soon. Many of the new hires seem to have prior connections with the CEO or other managers, and it’s obvious who’s in the inner circle. Customer complaints are increasing, making it hard to stay motivated. Competitors are ahead, and we’re often asking customers to wait for features that take a long time to deliver—and don’t always work as expected. Instead of focusing on fixing issues, the company seems more focused on letting people go. This is a very toxic place.

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KnowBe4 Response
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We’re taking steps to make KnowBe4 the best place to build a career. If you’d like to share specific feedback, please connect with us at peopleops@knowbe4.com.
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