Navan reviews

Management is too chaotic and constantly shifting priorities and strategies. This leads to people not understanding where the company is going and what is exactly requesting from them to contribute to the company growth.

Senior management lacks strategic vision and often makes major departmental decisions without consulting teams or informing them in advance. Communication is top-down, abrupt, and fear-driven. Leadership frequently uses pressure and intimidation tactics in public channels, creating a culture of fear rather than motivation. Recently, the company mandated layoffs of 5% across all departments, regardless of individual or team performance, leaving already understaffed teams in worse shape. Merit and quality of work are not considered — decisions are often retaliatory or based on personal preference. Employee benefits have been removed retroactively, including those that were key factors in accepting offers and leaving previous jobs. Promises made during hiring are not upheld, and trust is routinely broken. Talented and respectful managers are undervalued, while those who micromanage or mistreat their teams are more likely to be rewarded. In several cases, high-performing departments were dissolved entirely and replaced with less experienced teams doing similar work at lower quality levels. Salary distribution lacks transparency and fairness. Compensation does not reflect responsibility or output but instead seems influenced by personal relationships or favoritism. Cross-team communication is minimal. Internal documentation is inconsistent, outdated, or incomplete, making even basic processes confusing and inefficient. There is little support for employees dealing with health or family-related matters, including maternity and medical leave. Overall, this is a deeply unstable and demotivating workplace, where reliability, respect, and ethical leadership are sorely lacking. I wouldn't recommend it to an enemy, let alone to a friend.