Disjointed strategy and layoffs - Anonymous employee Meltwater Employee Review

1.0
27 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great at hiring awesome people - the only reason I hung around

Cons

Company has never cared about any positions except sales, it is PAINFULLY obvious when they only invite sales teams to literally any “company” get together; all about outsourcing cheap labor overseas or to contractors, zero investment in current employees. Now they’ve laid off dozens of people who have been here for a decade+, reducing senior leadership capabilities, as well as brought in people on the C-suite level and let them go within a few years. Appears the company has an extremely disjointed strategy at the moment and is desperately trying to shed headcount as they prep for what their backers hope will be a sale to some other company when it’s no longer their problem to worry about.

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Meltwater Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had positive experiences working with great colleagues over your time at the company. We also take your comments very seriously regarding organisational strategy, workforce changes, leadership structure, and investment across different teams. We understand how important stability, clarity of direction, and consistent support for employees are, and feedback like this is important as we continue to review how the business evolves. We appreciate your perspective and your long tenure with the company, and we wish you all the best moving forward.

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Cons

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Meltwater Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and appreciate your recommendation. Creating a supportive and enjoyable workplace for our team is very important to us, and it’s great to know that reflected in your experience. We wish you continued success in your career.
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Cons

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Meltwater Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions during your years at Meltwater. We're pleased to hear that you found value in our product, enjoyed working with your colleagues, and viewed the experience as a strong foundation for developing sales skills. We strive to create opportunities for learning and professional growth, particularly for those early in their careers. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding benefits, compensation structures, management practices, travel policies, and career progression opportunities. We recognize that employee experiences can vary, and feedback such as yours is important in helping us evaluate how we support our teams and foster a positive workplace environment. As a global organization, we continually review our programs, policies, and development opportunities to remain competitive and to meet the evolving needs of our employees. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and able to grow their careers. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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