"The Product Sells Itself" - Famous Last Words - General Navan Employee Review

1.0
14 Jan 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I wish I could present a more balanced view...but the pros are just overwhelmed by all the cons...

Cons

There are so many...it's hard to know where to start. But when the culture is that toxic, leadership that poor, priorities so scrambled, employee satisfaction so low (just look at the other reviews)...someone needs to take accountability. Rather than the CEO saying "if you don't like it just leave" (yes this is said over and over again), maybe it's time for HIM to go. Just look at the rest of the "leadership" team, and I use that term loosely, and you'll see no one stands up to him, and they have all adapted his philosophy - "the product sells itself". And if it's not being sold, or there isn't enough demand, or it's too hard to adopt, or support is subpar, it MUST be the fault of the front line team - the people who actually do the work and face real life issues. The pathetic part is that the leaders of these functions don't stand up to the CEO. Who knows why these supposed senior and successful leaders don't stand up (maybe because they have been given huge compensation packages). And it would be different if this level of micromanagement and scrutiny was ACTUALLY effective - but it's not. It's all about putting up a show, politics, and unproductive activity - and not about results and outcomes. At what point does the accountability fall on the CEO? How many more glassdoor reviews have to be written before you stop pointing the finger at everyone else?

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Lots of opportunity for advancement, pay compensation, mentor opportunities, great work environment, diversity and equality.

Cons

notice of sick time usage for it to count as Excused Absence, the ability to trade shifts as all U.S. based workers work Monday thru Friday with the earliest shist starting at 8 am and the latest starting at 12 pm CST

5.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fast paced, plenty of room and opportunity to grow. Very good starting pay and ability to earn bonuses. Many remote work options. Strong culture and supportive leadership, with fun company events (like the Christmas party) that help people feel connected, even for the many remote employees.

Cons

The pre‑hire assessment is very strict and pass/fail. I’ve referred strong, experienced candidates who I know are good workers, but they did not pass the test and were not given the opportunity to move forward. It feels like the process may screen out some high‑potential talent who could otherwise thrive here.

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