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Imagine Learning

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Imagine Learning reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(163 total reviews)
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Jonathan Grayer

48% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

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163 reviews

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1.0
May 1, 2019

Sigh... Look beyond the smoke and mirrors

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Well, I thought that a pro was that this is a steady job, but people are being fired or told to quit left and right. So who really knows. New management in every area took over and bad mouthed the old ways of doing everything. I loved that I finally knew where the company was headed and there was a lot of transparency and communication. But that only lasted for a few months. For the last 2 months, we've gone back to the old way of doing things (that they said was so awful and that the old management deserved to leave over.) No one really knows what's going on anymore...

Cons

The company tries to pretend to be conscious of employees and things like helping the environment. They periodically try to encourage us to do things like "bring your own silverware to work" (uhh...) or to "bike to work" (when there is no bike rack). Perhaps we would appreciate the company actually doing something to give us the ability to change rather than being told to change on our own. Don't pretend to care... There has also been a lot of talk about being more conscious about remote employees. Right after announcing that they're going to include them more, they announced an easter egg hunt for right that moment. Needless to say many people felt the disconnect with the timing of the activity there. Employees don't feel protected here. Things are very much political and you have to fight for a chance to be heard. Managers are frequently taking credit for others' ideas. This is not a safe work environment. I don't feel like I can go anywhere with my job here. You can't have any better position than what they hired you as. Growth isn't something they like, all they want is us to chug out the production as fast as possible.

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Imagine Learning Response
7y
We greatly appreciate your comments and perspective. Yes, Imagine Learning has gone through a lot of changes over the past year including leadership changes, acquisitions, and incredible growth. We want you to know that we are working hard to communicate clearly and be transparent with our employees. Having 50% of our workforce working remotely is a tricky space to navigate and we are adopting suggestions to bridge those gaps more effectively. What we can tell you for sure is that we care immensely about our employees and our customers. With growth and potential comes a lot of change, and we’re open to learning more about the experiences of our employees so that we can continue to do what we can to make each employee feel valued and able to do meaningful work. Your feedback and contributions as a long-term employee help us move in a positive direction.
4.0
Apr 18, 2019

Good People and a Great Product

Area partnership manager
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Pros

Things may have changed since I was there a few years ago, but at the time they managed to create a really remarkable culture that was supportive, empowering, and creative. It's one of those places where it seemed like everyone you met really cared about the work they did and the impact that it had on the lives of the children they could serve through the company technology. Being on the sales side of things, it was fun seeing just what kind of a difference the software could make for struggling students of many kinds. Teachers often marveled at how the software helped children, especially struggling readers and ESL.

Cons

While I never experienced this directly, when the business eventually transitioned from the founders stage to control by investors ... some employees felt a bit of that great early vision was lost that made the environment so amazing. Unhealthy competition between managers vying for positions of importance crept in a bit. Hope it wasn't true. Still think they have a great product, and many good people...just not as great of an environment as their early days. Of course, that's the hard part about large growth anyway.

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Imagine Learning Response
7y
Thank you for your insights. We love that you get to see first-hand how our programs make a difference for teachers and students, and we’re so happy you have experienced the supportive working environment we’ve worked hard to create here at Imagine Learning. As we’ve grown from a small start-up to a company with over 500 employees, we’ve definitely experienced a lot of change. We continue to work hard to ensure each employee feels valued and respected by hiring talented, collaborative individuals and reiterating our focus on providing high-quality educational programs. Thank you for your contributions to making Imagine Learning a great place to work.
5.0
Apr 1, 2019

A great place to work. Really.

Marketing
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Pros

Imagine Learning at its core has always strived to produce really high-quality programs with the child in mind--first and foremost. In my 10+ years with the company, my perception was that the vast majority of employees bought into the mission of changing lives and opening doors of opportunities for children, and that showed in the quality of their work and their respectful relationships with coworkers and customers. They have been lucky to have had visionary founders that set a high bar for what success looks like and that built a foundation for a really great company culture. As is the case in any company, Imagine Learning has experienced growing pains and organizational changes over time, but they always seem to come out on top. I attribute that to the great team of people that are there because they believe in the mission and values of the company. If you're looking for a job where you can go to work every day and rub shoulders with awesome, super talented coworkers, knowing you are making a difference in the world, Imagine Learning is a great place to be. Not to say it is without its challenges. But chances are, it's going to be one of the best jobs of your career.

Cons

Generally very good benefits, but 401K was a little lacking. Could do better with career growth opportunities.

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Imagine Learning Response
7y
Thank you for your review. It means a lot to us, especially as an employee that worked for Imagine Learning for over ten years. We’re pleased that you had such a positive experience working with other talented employees and making a difference in student learning. You’re correct when you mention that we’ve had “growing pains,” and as we grow and adapt, we hope to continue to fulfill our mission of helping teachers and students while also providing meaningful, challenging opportunities for innovative, insightful employees like yourself. Thank you for your contributions to Imagine Learning over the years. We wish you the best as you move on to new opportunities.
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