Finger pointing and fire drills galore - Anonymous employee OneTrust Employee Review

2.0
Apr 10, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Really struggling to find pros here, I guess there is opportunities for leadership to align and grow to meet customers and the market demand, however, all hands meetings are mostly lip service with little actions (basics) taken to implement.

Cons

There is no company culture. I didn't think it was possible to have less culture than we did. There are constant promises of working towards bringing comp to "market value" but often followed by "no promises but we are working on it". The CEO is very aloof, he doesn't grasp the need for customers that have real wins with the software. There is a very surface level fake cheerleader tone on teams but non of that is real in person. Everyone is working a few levels below their experience and skill set because there is no structure in place for anyone to perform their outlined job responsibilities and grow. Everything internal is treated as a EOD emergency. Teams often resort to finger pointing during issues and escalations rather than rallying and working together.

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OneTrust Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. It's disappointing to learn you didn't enjoy working at OneTrust. The Executive Leadership team has done a lot of work over the years to steadily enhance the customer and employee experience. They have invested in scaling and hiring great talent who have proven success at other tech companies. They have also invested in research to form our culture and values. In addition, they have brought in devoted headcount for Talent Management which has helped us pour more resources into the employee experience, leadership & development, and performance management. Our leaders recognize there's still a lot of work to do as we continue to mature and improve as a company. That's why now is a great time to be part of this team. Our employees are working hard to build a foundation and create brand new processes and products to make OneTrust bigger and bolder and to achieve long-term success. We wish you the best in the future of your career.

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Pros

Unfortunately there isn't anything worth highlighting. If you are actively interviewing at OneTrust, I would encourage you to carefully read through the reviews. There are several red flags that I wish I would have been aware of prior to joining.

Cons

- Unsustainable turnover and bad leadership: The CEO, CRO, CFO, and CTO abruptly quit shortly after I started. There is extremely high turnover across all teams (particularly in GTM). Favoritism runs rampant, especially with tenured leaders. - Lack of job security and stability: At the beginning of this year, several of my peers were impacted by a reduction in force. This unfortunately appears to be a common occurrence at the start of the fiscal year. OneTrust is a revolving door for top talent. - Poor compensation: The bonus pool was slashed a few weeks after being announced at a company all-hands. This money was allegedly invested elsewhere (unclear where though). There is no equity refresh for existing employees and merit increases were far and few between this year. - Lack of diversity: Despite being headquartered in Atlanta, there are no black c-suite members. The board has no female members. Diversity is limited at the most senior leadership levels.

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OneTrust Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback and perspective. It's disappointing to hear that your experience has not met your expectations. We recognize that periods of organizational change can create uncertainty and impact how employees experience the company. Feedback regarding leadership, communication, career experience, and inclusion is important to us, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and improving in each of these areas. Like many companies, we regularly evaluate our organizational needs to best serve our customers and to position the company for long-term success. We acknowledge the contributions of those that have been part of the OneTrust team and wish them the very best in their future endeavors. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
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