Leaf Group reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(398 total reviews)
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Sean Moriarty

72% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Leaf Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 398 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leaf Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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398 reviews
5.0
Jul 30, 2016

Don't Let the Perks Fool You

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Pros

Don't let the perks fool you, this company is hard at work. The perks aren't here to hide anything, just help you feel a little better about working hard. We've had snacks, lunch and more since before the IPO. Over the past several years, I have seen this company shed its former image and steer a massive ship in a better direction. This has been challenging, painful at times, and certainly not for the feint of heart. Quality is precisely what we are going after these days, and no one at the top believes that "quantity" is the answer. The company has repeatedly sought the best talent externally, and has looked internally to elevate and deploy top performers to lead growth initiatives. They are putting a stop to title inflation and promotions for "you've been here awhile now", which may be tough for some to swallow, but its the right thing to do and good for culture long term. Senior management and People Operations have an open door policy and no voiced idea goes unheard and no question is too taboo. It is incredibly empowering,.

Cons

Hard work required Little room for under performers Catered lunch on Fridays make people think we're hiding something Sense of satisfaction only comes after hard work Management empowers employees to take on more responsibility Promotions come with increases in responsibility Unlimited vacation plan makes it harder to burn out

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Leaf Group Response
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Thanks for the compliments and we are happy to see that you recognize such great positives at Demand Media. You hit the nail on the head, we do have an exciting plan and vision for the company and it is absolutely quality over quantity. Our management team does empower employees to take on more responsibility in which employees are in the best position and have the greatest opportunity for career growth. Thanks again for your review and advice to our management. We will keep pushing!
5.0
May 12, 2016

Incredible Opportunity

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The culture at Demand Media is optimistic, entrepreneurial and growth oriented. We are focused on building the best products, and I feel very fortunate to work on a platform that has a direct and positive impact on the lives of artists (and art enthusiasts).

Cons

The Santa Monica location is beautiful, but traffic can be congested. The Metro station opening directly across the street should help with some commutes.

4.0
May 4, 2016
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Pros

Excellent Office environment, wonderful perks for those in engineering land. Good mix of small startup mindset with large established money behind it.

Cons

Some of the tech is getting long in the tooth, and there is still an fairly high turnover given how I feel about the place - makes me wonder if I am missing something.

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