Let go of employees every year. - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Aiven Employee Review

3.0
Apr 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great management and higher management! Very supportive environment with great benefits.

Cons

Laid off organization after the SDR team had their best quarter in years. The handle by the org was not professional and very chaotic.

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Aiven Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the management supportive and that you appreciated the benefits while at Aiven. We understand your disappointment and frustration regarding layoffs - these are decisions that are not taken lightly and only done when we feel it is the absolute right thing for the future of the company. We're always looking to learn from these situations and improve our processes. If you have any further feedback please feel free to contact me directly. Ed Director, Talent & People Experience

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