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      Ookla

      Part of Ziff Davis

      Engaged employer

      Ookla Reviews

      3.7

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (73 total reviews)

      Stephen Bye

      69% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Ookla has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ookla employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      73 reviews
      1.0
      17 Sept 2023

      Morally corrupt leadership without a backbone

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Hard to point to any positives at present

      Cons

      It is becoming clear that the new leadership is morally corrupt and does not have the integrity or the backbone to make good decisions. In a very short time period they have created a toxic work place, that allows bullies and racists to operate without risk of any consequences. Ookla has lost its shine as a great place to work but most importantly the moral fiber of the company has been decimated by the attitude and behavior of the new management team.

      1.0
      8 Sept 2023

      Working environment not good

      Software engineering
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      none that I can think after recent management changes

      Cons

      New management is allowing hostile and toxic individuals to flourish and they appear to be supported by the parent company. Micromanagement is creeping in and many employees do not feel safe in the new environment. Employee wellbeing, work life balance and career development looks like it will suffer under this new management team. Expect further layoffs and resignations.

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      Ookla Response
      2y
      Hi there – Thanks for your honesty in sharing your concerns. We've seen your review, and we are glad for this opportunity to address your thoughts and feelings. First and foremost, we want to acknowledge that the transition to new management has brought about significant challenges for our employees, and we hear your concerns loud and clear. The experience you’ve shared is concerning to hear and we are committed to creating a safe and supportive workplace. We encourage you to reach out to HR with any further details or context of the concerns raised here. Thank you for being a part of our team.
      1.0
      4 Oct 2023

      New Management is on a witch-hunt

      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      We used to have the ability to collaborate and speak our minds. Things were not perfect but they are steeply headed south now.

      Cons

      New leadership team at Ookla (CEO, HR) are on a witch-hunt to get rid of anyone who speaks against them or speaks for something they are opposed to. They are also intent to get rid of anyone that is looked as being loyal to the old leadership team and it has been a Salem witch hunt in that regard, continuing to get worse by the DAY. It has become a culture of fear, aggression and CYA. There are still a few people left who care for people and care about the company but I doubt they will be able to stay for long. It is a 0 star company at this point. Stay FAR away.

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