Great Product, Poor Leadership - Anonymous employee Workiva Employee Review

3.0
2 Dec 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Workiva has a great product that is easy to get behind and evangelize. I truly believe our product helps improve our user's lives.

Cons

Tyrannical leadership over the past two years. The company preaches how important it is to be your authentic self while at work, but they only care about the well being of the employees that believe the same way leadership does about DE&I issues, Covid, and other social issues. This is specifically true when it comes to covid, as they don't believe their employees should be free on what they inject (or don't inject) into their bodies. "Be your authentic self at work" has slowly been replaced by "Shut up and fall in line".

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Workiva Response
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Thank you for your review. Diversity and inclusion are core values at Workiva and we strive to create a workplace where everyone belongs and knows that they are valued. We desire for our team to represent diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, all of which directly contribute to our innovation and success. You can find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse environment here: workiva.com/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion. In regards to Workiva’s COVID-19 policies, our first priority is to safeguard our employees, customers, and partners. As a tech company, we’re proud that most of our jobs can be done safely and effectively from home. Workiva follows guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as local health authorities to ensure our workplace practices help to keep our employees and onsite visitors healthy and safe. We value your feedback and our door is always open. If you'd like to talk with someone about these concerns, please reach out to us at humanresources@workiva.com.

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