Skillsoft Reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(1,116 total reviews)
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Ron Hovsepian

44% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Skillsoft has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,116 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Skillsoft employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
24 Apr 2016

What has happened to this great company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people on the ground are great working across all divisions

Cons

The company has had a completely new Management team since being acquired. We had our CEO present at our Global meeting in February. Even though he called the teams together saying he was there to listen to the workers on the ground , his behaviour was exactly the opposite. He is arrogant and puts everyone down, from what I could see then and continue to see now. All those who have served the company for years are either resigning or being let go. We dont know who is around anymore because no one tells you who is there. We are selling these wonderful leadership courses yet the very principles and behaviours shared in the courses are not followed by our very own team. Do as I say not as I do mentality! Lastly the women of the company in management are invited to participate in the Women in Action program yet not ONE female in an executive position. How can this be? Every woman who was in a senior position is replaced by a male! So much for diversity and the recognition and value of women!

2.0
25 May 2017

Lost the original Skillsoft spirit

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Pros

Co-workers were great to work with - locally and globally.

Cons

Secretive new management; lots of layoffs that were downright nasty - treating loyal employees like numbers and not giving them respect or dignity.

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Skillsoft Response
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Every transformation or restructuring process is difficult, and we understand and appreciate the impact that change can have on people’s lives. Throughout our process, our number one objective was (and will continue to be) to treat people fairly and with respect. Thank you for your years with us. We wish you the best.
1.0
14 Apr 2024

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

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Pros

Some colleagues were smart and fun.

Cons

Extremely toxic culture fuelled by a rapidly declining share price - down 70% in the last 12 months. Fear rules and the CRO keeps appointing psychopath VPs with a 1990s mentality.

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