Scribd Inc. reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(112 total reviews)
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Tony Grimminck

45% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Scribd Inc. has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 112 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Scribd Inc. employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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112 reviews
2.0
Feb 7, 2024
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Pros

They have flexible time off and multiple company holidays, though some departments are expected to work during said holidays on a volunteer basis. They also pay for all employee benefits, minus some dependents and elective coverages.

Cons

There seems to be very little care for the wellbeing of any department that's below the C-Suite, culminating in gratuitous and quite frankly exploitative layoffs. They also pushed the idea of growth within the company during the onboarding process, but actual movement is slim to none.

2.0
Feb 16, 2015

Low Morale, Bad Leadership

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- scribd is a decent first or second job in tech, lots of responsibility right off the bat - lots smart/talented/friendly coworkers. employees go out for coffee every day, there are also lectures, board game nights, and a book club. - great work/life balance. except for pushes around launches (which is normal), you won't be on call 24/7. leadership is generally supportive of side projects -the office is decently close to caltrain/bart - free food and regular happy hours

Cons

-Few opportunities to grow out of the role you were hired for, unless you're favored by leadership. Turnover in rest of the company is high, especially among top talent but leadership does not seem to be concerned. - Useless founders. Both let themselves get pushed around by VPs and seem to have no interest in running a company. -No product vision. The CEO only cares about PR. There's lots of infighting between teams. - morale is bad. People feel that major decisions are arbitrary and leadership does not allow criticism. When people leave they're discouraged from telling anyone which make morale worse - No matching contributions even after raising $22 million in latest funding round--that tells you how much employees are valued -equity dilution could be a problem after 7+ years w/ no IPO likely

2.0
Mar 1, 2024
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Pros

Dedicated Community: Scribd boasts a dedicated community from both staff and users. Opportunity for Growth: Despite challenges, there are opportunities for growth and innovation within the company, particularly for those who can navigate the evolving landscape.

Cons

Leadership Focus: The leadership's focus on an exit strategy may jeopardize the company's independence and raises concerns about long-term stability and the value of equity for new entrants. Culture Misalignment: Despite claims of a people-first culture, there's evidence suggesting a lack of genuine support for individuality and boldness, with conformity prevailing. Project Planning Issues: Premature initiation of major projects without a clear strategy and hypothesis validation has led to confusion, inefficiency, and a heightened risk of burnout among team members.

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