Great company, some orgs need help - Software Engineer Workiva Employee Review

4.0
30 Dec 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Incredible CEO and COO Genuinely liked most people I worked with Product is great I'm truly proud to say I worked here Pretty encouraging of innovation from the top (can depend on your org)

Cons

Some org's middle management (such as Client Services) weren't well architected and are largely overlooked. Some old tech decisions that have haunted us, were continually re-invested in.

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Workiva Response
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We strive to create a culture of innovation and inclusion. We take the time to listen to employees' feedback and we are constantly working to improve our processes and programs. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to humanresources@workiva.com.

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