Some good people but toxic workplace - Anonymous employee Navan Employee Review

2.0
2 May 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You’ll meet some really great people who are amazing inside and smart and hard working. Compensation is pretty good if you’re in Engineering/Product/Design.

Cons

That “nice people” is my top pro here should say something. Compensation for the other teams is woefully inadequate relative to other tech companies of this size and stage. CEO is not only an idiot but has no understanding of the tech market. This is a man who believes that Navan can take the entirety of travel market in 3 years and thinks Salesforce will be obsolete in 5 years. He also has no understanding of simple math. A lot of nepotism and favouritism where folks are promoted even if they’re not qualified. Nobody can tell Ariel no because he’s too pig headed to listen. No clear strategy for the company. The whole Navan rebrand has been poorly received and the areas of focus for growth aren’t well thought out and lacks input from key stakeholders. Lack of honesty from senior leadership as it relates to IPO timing, leadership departures, and overall company performance metrics.

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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

3.0
18 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive compensation and strong benefits package. The coworkers and frontline teams are one of the company’s greatest strengths many are incredibly hardworking, supportive, and committed to helping both customers and teammates succeed.

Cons

Significant operational gaps continue to impact efficiency and employee experience. Reporting systems and workforce planning frequently feel disconnected from the realities of day-to-day operations. Employees and leaders are often expected to be accountable for metrics without reliable reporting or clear guidance on how those metrics are measured. Workload distribution can feel inconsistent, creating an environment where some teams and managers become overextended while others are underutilized. This contributes to burnout, frustration, and a lack of confidence in operational decision-making.

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