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The Zappos Family

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Was GREAT before... shame where they are today! - CLT The Zappos Family Employee Review

1.0
Dec 30, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They HAD the building blocks in the early years and used it to transform what a company could be. Not the case now :(

Cons

Strong leaders and investing in their employees were the bedrock of their early success. Holacracy brought about the worst in people and slowly chipped away at the fabric that once made them a great, sought-after, employer. In CLT (and likely other depts as well), many were promoted to positions based on popularity and who you know- talent and aptitude became a VERY distant second. These so-called leaders suck the life of their employees as I've heard so many unfortunate stories and have also seen first-hand their destruction. Shame.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and supportive work environment, Direct supervisor was fantastic and very supportive

Cons

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1.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

In the beginning of my time at the company, there were so many positives. I struggle to find a single one, now.

Cons

Everyone from old Zappos quit or was forced out and replaced by people who have clearly never had a job before, yet get paid way more than I do. Leadership is scarily terrible. I went to HR on leadership many times but they didn’t care and told me I was the problem for enjoying the “old Zappos”. I am not allowed to list specific names in my review or else “new Zappos” remove it, but do not join marketing for LACK of experienced, smart, and kind hearted leadership.

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