Could be amazing...but - Senior Software Engineer Workiva Employee Review

1.0
9 Jan 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great technology, young vibe, good food, fun activities. Most of the executives seem to care about both the people and the company. Most co-workers are genuinely good people.

Cons

There are many "leaders" who are in way over their heads yet cannot admit mistakes, management by book since they lack actual experience. Clickish. There are other executives who care only about profit. Product lineup is good, but growth ceiling is very low unless we can pivot to something new, which based on the way things are built now does not look good.

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Cons

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2.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work and flexibility Size of company is great - not too big, not too small Great coworkers (aside from the leadership)

Cons

- Horrible psychological work environment. The senior leaders in my department were absolutely terrifying and incredibly nitpicky, rather than encouraging and supportive to their people. - Career growth is a joke at Workiva, and leaders make it clear by their actions (and at times, words) that it's not a priority. I remember sitting on a department call where my VP said, "Growth is not getting a promotion at Workiva," and the context in which she said it made it feel cold, patronizing, and disheartening. Departmental calls were often uncomfortable and totally deflating. - Extremely unrealistic and very subjective standards - No manager accountability - People constantly live in fear, but the work flexibility and "great place to work" facade keep employees stuck in a toxic loop - When they get the slightest whiff of unhappiness, they push you out. I've seen it time and time again (which then creates a toxic fear culture) - Constant gaslighting

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