Is Motive a good company to work for?

Motive has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,678 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Motive to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Motive have been left by employees working as Sales Development Representative , Software Engineer and Mid Market Account Executive .

Does Motive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Motive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Motive. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Motive?

74% of Motive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Motive 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Motive?

Account Executive (275) , Software Engineer (67) , Technical Support Specialist (49) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (38) , Senior Account Executive (34) , Technical Support Engineer (26) , Account Manager (21) , Sales Manager (21) , Customer Success Manager (19) , Sales (18) , Sales Development Representative (17) , Senior Software Engineer (16) , Recruiter (15) , Enterprise Account Executive (14) , Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at Motive according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and product in a good industry" ((in 90 reviews)); "Productive and Good pay" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good salary paid on time" ((in 64 reviews)); "They provide good benefits." ((in 64 reviews)); "> Work life balance is good" ((in 56 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Motive according to real employee reviews?

"No job security in sales and development department." ((in 50 reviews)); "No Leadership Roles in Pakistan" ((in 40 reviews)); "poor managers who are often firing people who are preforming well for no reason" ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management does know what they are doing, and CEO doesn't care about his employees." ((in 12 reviews)); "Too much favoritism and bias, no merit in hiring." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Motive layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Motive layoffs and their outlook for job security at Motive in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Motive locations?

San Francisco , Nashville , Austin , Chicago , Buffalo , New York , Atlanta , San Diego , Dallas , Los Angeles , Concord , Raleigh , Houston , South San Francisco , Denver , Seattle , California , Boston , Lahore , Springfield , Richmond , Kansas City , Milwaukee , Phoenix , Surprise , Detroit , Louisville , Washington , Keller , Minneapolis

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4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,598 total reviews)

Shoaib Makani

84% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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Motive has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,598 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Motive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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5.0

May 21, 2025

good company

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Pros

the hiring process is good, and they respect their candidate

Cons

No, everything is good and clear

4.0

May 20, 2025

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Pros

Working with Motive has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences. The organization fosters a culture of trust, flexibility, and autonomy, allowing team members to manage their own schedules and work at a pace that suits them—provided they meet performance expectations and achieve their goals. Motive goes the extra mile to support and appreciate its employees, regularly sharing branded merchandise and ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality equipment to perform at their best. It's a workplace that truly values both productivity and well-being.

Cons

Organizational restructuring can happen abruptly, and it's not uncommon for employees—or even entire teams—to be let go with very short notice due to shifting priorities or role redundancies. This uncertainty can make it difficult to feel a sense of long-term stability, which is important for many professionals when considering career growth and planning for the future.

3.0

May 19, 2025

DO NOT GO FOR THIS ROLE. POOR COMPENSATION

Account manager

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Good culture, structured company. Management is good. Remote

Cons

Poor salary plan. Base salary super low. Do not care about compensating employees well. They layoff people without a second thought.

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