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      Pluralsight

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      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

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Culture & values

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.5

      Senior management

      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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      1K reviews
      1.0
      Mar 20, 2025

      A Cautionary Tale – Declining Strategy, Toxic Culture, and Short-Term Thinking

      Senior director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay is at market Great Clients Internationally There are still some great people that remain after the 10th layoff

      Cons

      If you're considering Pluralsight as a place to grow your career, build meaningful products, or be part of a forward-thinking strategy, I would strongly advise looking elsewhere. Since 2021, Pluralsight has been in a rapid decline, with leadership repeatedly failing to follow through on strategic initiatives. Customer feedback has been largely ignored, and the core product has suffered significantly as a result. What was once a company built on innovation and a strong learning culture under Aaron Skonnard has become an environment driven purely by short-term revenue goals to appease its private equity owners Vista - and now that it's bank owned due to Vista's devaluation it's being primed for quick profits , quick sell. The company’s leadership fosters a toxic culture where harassment is tolerated, and high performers are undervalued. There is no loyalty to employees, even those who have consistently delivered results. Instead of recognizing contributions, job security is determined by subjective opinions of senior leaders rather than actual performance. Many talented individuals have been pushed out or have had to take FMLA due to the extreme stress of the work environment. For those seeking a paycheck, Pluralsight might serve as a temporary stop. However, if you're looking for a place to contribute meaningfully, be part of a well-executed strategy, or help build a strong product, this is not the place. The company's focus remains on short-term financial performance rather than sustainable growth, making it an unstable and unfulfilling workplace. I hope to see Pluralsight return to the company it once was, but as of now, it is not a healthy or rewarding place to build a career.

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      Pluralsight Response
      1y
      I’m sorry to hear that your experience at Pluralsight wasn’t positive, and I appreciate you sharing your perspective. As you noted, the past few years have brought significant change. With new leadership including our CEO Erin Gajdalo, and a new customer-centric strategy, we’ve worked through a period of transition—and we’re excited about our mission and the future. Our new owners believe in Pluralsight and have invested to support our long-term success. We’ve introduced a new performance goal framework to better recognize high performers and help every team member understand how their work connects to our broader strategy. We’ve also re-centered our culture around being customer-obsessed to ensure we’re consistently delivering value. I want to acknowledge your concerns around culture and toxicity. This is not something we tolerate. We encourage team members to report behavior that doesn’t align with our values, and while outcomes may not always be visible externally, our People team takes these matters seriously and works to address them appropriately. While this wasn’t the experience we hope for anyone at Pluralsight, your feedback is helpful as we continue to improve. Thank you for the impact you made during your time here. - Beckey Woodard Cole (Chief People Officer)
      3.0
      Apr 16, 2024

      Company is declining rapidly

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      - The people. The group that I worked with was filled with some of the most compassionate, hardworking people I’ve met - The projects you get to work on - Learning is valued - Unlimited PTO - Benefits

      Cons

      - The continuous rounds of layoffs (I made it through 5, but was laid off the 6th round) - The awkward excuses given every time we had layoffs - after one of the rounds, one of the higher ups told us that our moral would go up if we met more of our deadlines (keep in mind a couple rounds of layoffs had already occurred and 400+ people had been laid off before this comment was made) - Took away travel and meetups - Dissolving whole US based teams/sections and shifting positions/projects to India Use to be such the best company to work for. Seriously was a dream company. But a lot of that positive energy that was there when I was hired is now gone. The layoffs occurring every 3-4 months did not help with this either. I just hope Pluralsight can become that dream company again.

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      Pluralsight Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you had positive experiences with the people you worked with, the projects, and the emphasis on learning, PTO and benefits. I believe I am the leader you referenced in your review, and I want to apologize if my remarks came across negatively. At the time, the company was navigating a challenging period, and my goal was to highlight the importance of banding together to deliver results so we could turn things around. I acknowledge that the statement didn’t come across like I intended and will take accountability for how it landed. As far as travel and meetups, our leadership team is passionate about fostering in-person connections. We have recently implemented new travel requirements to facilitate more in-person collaboration and strengthen our team dynamics​. This is part of our broader strategy to restore and enhance the positive energy that makes Pluralsight a great place to work. Regarding your mention of work shifting to India, some roles and teams have moved to our India Technology Center. However, the majority of our workforce remains in the U.S. The ITC allows us to provide around-the-clock support and tap into a diverse talent pool, which is crucial for our global operations. I acknowledge the concerns about the impact of layoffs on morale. We are committed to stabilizing and growing our teams to avoid these disruptions in the future. Will Clive Chief People Officer
      1.0
      Apr 8, 2024

      Too many cooks in the kitchen.

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great minds to work with. Big complex problems to solve, as well as cool technologies to work with. Many perks like WFH and "Unlimited PTO".

      Cons

      Slowly chipping away at benefits. Management changes direction and expectations at the drop of a hat. Employees in constant fear of layoffs. You will be constantly treated as a replaceable cog. Promotions and raises are basically nonexistent. Constantly moving the target and expecting people to roll with the punches. If you, quite reasonably, can't hit targets because expectations and requirements change you will be locked out of opportunity. The opening of the ITC(India Technology Center) is a thinly veiled offshoring effort. If you aren't hitting targets that are purposely kept from you or your team, you risk getting laid off at the end of a quarter. Doesn't even have to be your deficit. If the team is "under performing"(without a clear definition of what that is) the whole team is gone, soon to be replaced by an Indian team. If your team isn't replaced you'll be expected to onboard engineers in the Indian time zone because they can't figure out the previous code due to limited documentation. This is often handled asynchronously, so a simple request on either end can take weeks to understand, let alone execute on.

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      Pluralsight Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your insights and concerns. Firstly, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed working with great minds and tackling complex problems, as well as utilizing cool technologies. We strive to foster an innovative and collaborative environment. Regarding benefits, we understand the importance of maintaining valuable benefits for our team members. Contrary to the perception of benefits being reduced, we've actually expanded our offerings. For instance, we've introduced discounted cell phone plans for our U.S. team members. In terms of promotions and raises, over the past 1.5 years, we've conducted three promotion cycles. We didn't have merit increases last year, however we recently completed a merit increase cycle in June and paid out a percentage of bonuses both this year and last. The ITC (India Technology Center) is not an offshoring effort. We continue to hire in the U.S., and the majority of our open roles are based here. The ITC allows us to provide around-the-clock support for our customers and collaborate with exceptional talent globally. We recognize the need for consistent leadership and strategic direction. With our almost entirely new C-suite, including our CEO who joined in April, we are committed to aligning our efforts towards a future-proof strategy. You can learn more about our strategic direction here: https://www.pluralsight.com/newsroom/press-releases/pluralsight-strategy-update Thank you for your contributions and for being part of the Pluralsight journey. Will Clive Chief People Officer
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