Toxic leadership and poor pay overshadow few nice colleagues - Anonymous Simply Business Employee Review

1.0
Apr 24, 2026
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Pros

A few nice people but mostly run by super toxic product and leadership team

Cons

This company used to care — now it’s become something I don’t recognize. Over the last few years leadership has abandoned the people who built this place: over 100 colleagues have been laid off and those left behind are treated like expendable cogs. Management’s decisions reflect priorities that aren’t about supporting employees. Pay is inadequate, morale is shattered, and respect for the workforce has evaporated. Leadership needs to own the consequences of its choices and start putting its people first — Employee experience matters and this most recent layoff shows SB believes in protecting toxic inefficient leadership with multiple homes and cars and private schools over hardworking employees. Also received reliable information that more layoffs are in store. If you did not get laid off- start looking for a job now.

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Simply Business Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience has felt this way. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and many of the decisions we’re making today are intended to position Simply Business for continued growth and long-term success. We’re seeing positive momentum across the business and remain committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and informed. We appreciate you sharing your perspective.

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Cons

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Simply Business Response
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! Thank you for being a part of our journey for over five years, and we wish you nothing but the absolute best in your next chapter.
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Cons

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Simply Business Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and perspective on your experience. We understand that organizational changes and layoffs can create frustration and uncertainty, and we appreciate you taking the time to share with us the areas where you feel we can improve. Transparency, communication, and supporting our teams continue to be important areas of focus for us.
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