Don't dismiss the Red Flags - Anonymous employee NAVEX Employee Review

1.0
Nov 28, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO - sorry, just kidding, this "perk" does not really exist (had to have something to put in this box!)

Cons

In reading reviews of NAVEX (specifically AE 1's) some common threads will become apparent - my advice would be to ask direct questions and make sure you are satisfied with the answers before accepting the "job" (certainly would lot call it a Career) - below are a few suggested questions and the legit answers you should receive; Wow, unlimited vacation time that sounds great! Please tell me more - what is the average PTO taken by your sales employees? (Pay no attention to the 3 weeks comment on the career site - you will be lucky to get 3 days of PTO!....seriously) Wow, the President's Club trip sounds amazing and I only have to be at 100% of my number to qualify?!? How many AE 1's went last year? (Only 1 AE1 out of 30+, and that was only because the rep was covering multiple territories due to extremely high turnover). What is the turnover rate for your team? (greater than 60% - if a rep has 12 months in territory they are a seasoned vet, most will leave within one year {and not bc of a promotion - do your research by looking up sales reps on LinkedIn, all short timers} Back to the Unlimited PTO, what are the requirements? (must be at or above your number to request time off bc you do not accrue any vacation time - as we know from our previous question, no one is at or above their number:-( whomp, whomp, whomp....) Is it possible to make a sale and actually owe the company money because of discounting? (Yes, and it is highly encouraged by management, at the end of every month/quarter, to aggressively discount in order to secure business, and I quote "You are paid a base salary, if the company needs revenue it is your duty to heavily discount even if you don't earn commission or go upside down and owe money back to the company" - This one is a hard one to actually believe bc it sounds so absurd, but is 100% legit) Finally, if you enjoy work life balance...dig in on this line of questioning - (Reps are always behind their number so longer hours are required and because you will be classified as an outside rep (even though you are the classic definition of an inside rep) NG is able to sidestep the FSSA requirements for overtime pay - thus overtime is required) I hope this review helps those that have options to avoid this toxic "opportunity". If you must take the job out of necessity, at least you know what to expect.

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Constant exposure to new technologies like AI, automation, and cloud systems

Cons

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NAVEX Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had opportunities to work with emerging technologies like AI, automation, and cloud systems. We're excited to continue to invest in these technologies and opportunities! We also recognize that added layers of approval can slow progress and create frustration. As we continue evolving, we’re focused on finding ways to innovate, move faster, empower our teams, and improve how we collaborate and make decisions. Thank you for being part of our team and taking time to help us learn and get better! - NAVEX People Team
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Jun 11, 2026
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CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Team Culture Flexible Schedule (hybrid model) Entry level pay is great

Cons

The position that was presented during the hiring process was not the position that was ultimately delivered. Employees have very little influence over organizational decisions; the prevailing message is to either accept ongoing changes or move on. The company sets exceptionally high performance expectations but does not appear to fully recognize how constant organizational changes, limited job security, frequent separations and internal restructuring, and unmet commitments can directly impact employees' ability to succeed. These factors create significant obstacles to achieving the standards the company expects.

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