Pluralsight reviews

2.9

35% would recommend to a friend

(1,255 total reviews)
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Erin Gajdalo

34% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Pluralsight has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,255 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Pluralsight employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2.0
Aug 30, 2025
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Pros

Manager was transparent about upcoming layoff, supportive colleagues, decent learning resources, flexible work culture.

Cons

No stable projects, frequent restructuring, lack of clarity on roles, poor long-term planning, job insecurity.

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Pluralsight Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience at Pluralsight wasn’t positive. I acknowledge that there has been a lot of change over the years and understand that can be disruptive and difficult to thrive through. We are in the midst of transformation and we’re working on refining processes and practices to create a more aligned business. Part of that alignment comes from our new strategic priorities. We recently rolled these out, along with clear goals, product plans, and a new performance management process so team members know what they’re responsible for and have the support they need to succeed. I appreciate your contributions to Pluralsight and wish you the best. Beckey Woodard Cole Chief People Officer
1.0
Aug 30, 2025
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Pros

Perks Insurance (full family + higher value coverage) summer holiday

Cons

Many employees are recruited under false pretenses — hired for one technology stack but later pushed into a different one, only to be criticized as “underperforming.” The leadership style is highly authoritarian (VPs/site leaders). Career growth or job security often depends less on performance and more on being a “spy” or an informer for senior leaders, or even simply socializing with them at the gym or play areas. The work culture is toxic. Senior management in India often lacks the ability to manage projects and challenges effectively. Instead, they shift blame onto middle management and senior engineers, labeling them as incapable and pushing them out. Employee retention is very poor. Few last beyond two years, and many are hired and fired within months under the pretext of “business restructuring.” There is also clear favoritism within HR. Certain individuals retain their roles despite taking full advantage of flexible WFH arrangements and adjusting their work hours at will, whereas others face termination for similar practices.

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