Workiva has gone through some major shifts recently, and unfortunately, they haven’t been for the better. When I first joined, the company had a culture of collaboration and a real focus on innovation. It was a place where you felt valued, and it showed in how employees interacted with each other. Fast forward a few years, and that’s a distant memory.
The biggest blow recently was the marketing department's massive layoff—this was the largest round of cuts the company has seen in years. What’s particularly frustrating is that this happened shortly after the company hired a large group of field marketers, who, despite being the most recent hires, managed to keep their jobs while others were let go. Meanwhile, employees who had been with the company for a while (mostly 35 years old+) were shown the door under the guise of "restructuring." It’s hard not to see this as a personal decision by management rather than a strategic business move. There’s also a clear pattern: the employees let go were not just senior, but seemed to be those who had been there for a while or those management had personal issues with.
Management is clearly reactive, not proactive. They hire in a panic, and then when things don’t go as planned, they make drastic cuts without thinking about the long-term effects. The sense of loyalty and stability that was once a part of the company has disappeared.
If you decide to work here, just know that Workiva is not a company to stay with for the long haul. They’ve made it clear that you’re a cost, not an asset. Treat it like a stepping stone and use the time to gain experience for a company that actually has your back. You won’t be retiring here, and they will likely never look out for your long-term interests.
