Strong Leadership Character Even in the Most Difficult Times - Vice President Marketing Navan Employee Review

5.0
Apr 10, 2020
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Pros

Passionate, talented people maniacally focused on customers and their success; Strong culture of constantly raising the bar, challenging the status quo and leading industry innovation. During recent, very difficult times with business travel halted due to coronavirus, the company had to do layoffs--Even worse given the current WFH reality and the only way to have these conversations was via video conference. I was disappointed to see the layoffs, particularly of such talented colleagues, but proud that our leadership team is doing all it can to take care of those colleagues - making the changes effective the first day of April so they would have health benefits for the entire month; offering two months of company-paid health insurance beyond that plus a minimum of 3 weeks severance; redirecting the remaining recruiting team to focus on helping impacted employees find jobs, update their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and sharing their contact info with our VCs' portfolio companies to help them find jobs. True character comes through in the bad times, not the good times. While i hated to see that we had to do layoffs, I'm proud of how the company is doing it's best to take care of these employees while ensuring we are here for our customers.

Cons

If you aren't accustomed to an incredibly fast pace, this is not the place for you. We move faster than anywhere I've ever seen or been. The work ethic of employees matching their passion. You cannot skate by inside this company. Everyone is here with purpose.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Lots of opportunity for advancement, pay compensation, mentor opportunities, great work environment, diversity and equality.

Cons

notice of sick time usage for it to count as Excused Absence, the ability to trade shifts as all U.S. based workers work Monday thru Friday with the earliest shist starting at 8 am and the latest starting at 12 pm CST

3.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Competitive compensation and strong benefits package. The coworkers and frontline teams are one of the company’s greatest strengths many are incredibly hardworking, supportive, and committed to helping both customers and teammates succeed.

Cons

Significant operational gaps continue to impact efficiency and employee experience. Reporting systems and workforce planning frequently feel disconnected from the realities of day-to-day operations. Employees and leaders are often expected to be accountable for metrics without reliable reporting or clear guidance on how those metrics are measured. Workload distribution can feel inconsistent, creating an environment where some teams and managers become overextended while others are underutilized. This contributes to burnout, frustration, and a lack of confidence in operational decision-making.

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