Bazaarvoice reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(844 total reviews)
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Joe Davis

78% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Bazaarvoice has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 844 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bazaarvoice employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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844 reviews
1.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great exposure to cutting-edge technology and AI tools. The learning curve is steep in the best way — you’re constantly working with modern tech stacks and innovative solutions. If you’re passionate about technology and want hands-on AI experience, this place delivers. Good for building a strong technical foundation.

Cons

Culture can feel very political if you’re not part of the “inner circle.” Career growth is largely dependent on how well you get along with management rather than the quality of your work. Those who have been in the organization for a long time or have personal rapport with leadership tend to get the most visibility and opportunities. Hiring also feels somewhat nepotistic — referrals and familiarity seem to carry more weight than merit. If you prefer a pure meritocracy, this may be frustrating. Middle management has very little actual authority. Managers often come across as approachable, but at the end of the day they are just a relay between employees and senior directors. All major decisions — whether it’s about projects, promotions, hiring, or team structure — come from the top and are passed down with little to no room for discussion. Don’t expect your direct manager to go to bat for you; they rarely have the power to do so even if they want to. This creates a disconnect where feedback and concerns get lost in translation and never really reach the people who actually make decisions.

1.0
May 13, 2026

Good learning opportunities hindered by poor culture and favoritism

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company does provide opportunities to explore new ideas, work on different technologies, and take ownership of tasks. Employees who are proactive can gain decent exposure and learning experience.

Cons

Title: Good Learning Opportunities, but Leadership and Culture Need Major Improvement Pros: The company does provide opportunities to explore new ideas, work on different technologies, and take ownership of tasks. Employees who are proactive can gain decent exposure and learning experience. Cons: The biggest drawback of the organization is the unhealthy work culture. Internal politics and favoritism are very common, and decisions often seem to depend more on personal connections than actual performance or contribution. One major concern is that senior management tends to give attention and importance mainly to employees who have been in the company for many years, while newer employees or fresh perspectives are often ignored. Instead of encouraging talent and innovation equally, there is a visible bias toward a selected group of long-term employees. This creates frustration and makes many hardworking employees feel undervalued. Management also appears disconnected from real team-level issues and does very little to improve transparency or fairness. Genuine concerns and feedback are often overlooked, while visibility and favoritism seem to matter more than actual results. The overall environment can become mentally exhausting due to constant politics, lack of recognition, poor communication, and limited trust in leadership. Many employees with good skills and intent eventually lose motivation because efforts are not appreciated fairly. The company has potential, but unless leadership seriously improves the culture, transparency, and merit-based recognition, it will continue struggling with employee morale and retention.

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