Unstable platform and terrible culture. - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

2.0
Oct 9, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free lunch 3 times a week.

Cons

I realized very quickly how terrible the culture was. The "favorites" do whatever they please, and treat others with very little respect. The trend spreads into some of the management in certain departments and it is clear that no one gives a damn if you aren't part of the "cool clique." I have heard a lot of talking behind people's backs and it is an unhealthy and negative environment. Compensation does not compare to other start-ups in the area. Parking is terrible.

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Okta Response
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Thank you for your review. As we grow, we are concentrating on defining our company culture, but it is a work in progress. We encourage our employees to take part in this ongoing discussion by reaching out to our People Operations team, their manager, or by submitting anonymous suggestions/comments to Todd during our weekly All Hands meetings so that any concerns are addressed.

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