Run... - People Team Member GOAT Group Employee Review

2.0
Sep 2, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance (mainly due to lack of work) Nice people unlimited PTO

Cons

My time at GOAT was a step backward in my career. I didn’t learn anything new or develop further even with stretch projects and putting myself outside my scope of work. I was told this was a growing environment with high ownership which was not the case. The company has too many layers of management in place and too many recruiters for the low amount of roles being hired. Mismanaged succession planning. I believe after multiple layoffs they now have a recruiting team of 3. Shady leadership practices and nepotism promotions. Management in place that were not qualified to be “associate director” OR “director” titled folks, at bigger companies they would just be managers. The work didn’t even reflect the promotions or titles. The management was severely lacking as well: no development for their team members, 1:1s where you are barely chatting about your role and it’s more so “friends chatting time”, and no outlines for how you can get promoted. There were several secretive layoffs over the years I was here, creating an environment of distrust and uncertainty. Constant jokes about “hope I don’t get laid off this month”. The bar for talent and performance at the company is surprisingly low, which impacts collaboration and results.

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5.0
Sep 18, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance. Regular review cycles with opportunities for promotion.

Cons

Benefits could be better, little communication from c suite.

2.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

GOAT offers the opportunity to work on a well-known brand, and the remote environment was once a major benefit. Employees are generally given autonomy to manage their work, and there are opportunities to learn in a fast-paced ecommerce business.

Cons

The company has changed significantly over the past year. Following multiple rounds of layoffs, there has been an ongoing sense of uncertainty that has affected morale across teams. More recently, there has also been a strong emphasis on AI-driven efficiencies, which has left many employees feeling that cost reduction is prioritized over investing in people. Leadership often talks about innovation, but the day-to-day experience feels much more corporate than you would expect from a younger, trend-driven company. There isn't much emphasis on employee experience, culture, or professional development. Outside of standard benefits and holidays, there are few perks or wellness initiatives that make employees feel valued. The culture can feel transactional. Come in, do your work, and log off. The business has also faced meaningful external headwinds, and those challenges have created an even more cautious environment. Communication around strategy and the future could be more transparent, as many employees are left wondering where the company is headed.

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