Semrush reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(596 total reviews)
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Bill Wagner

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Semrush has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 596 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Semrush 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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596 reviews
5.0
Mar 4, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Respectful attitude to employees, friendly teams

Cons

Nothing to complain about, enjoy my team

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Semrush Response
2y
Dear Colleague, Thank you for the positive review! Yours, the Semrush Team
5.0
Mar 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Overall good company, a great product, some people are awesome

Cons

The company has very strong employees who work around the clock, but some completely pointless people have been doing nothing for years. One moves the company, the other just wastes money. Many processes require revisions and are not effective, because of the high speed of the company and growth, sometimes there is no possibility to fix the process. The top management is rather weak, I assume that this is the reason why the company has problems.

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Semrush Response
2y
Dear Colleague, Thank you for the feedback! We also appreciate your insights and look forward to further collaboration, as the HR Team plays a pivotal role in driving the company's transformation. Yours, the Semrush Team
1.0
Mar 2, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work peers and unlimited PTO

Cons

I regret to share my disappointing experience with Semrush. The pervasive lack of trust among management, coupled with excessive micromanagement, has created a toxic work environment. Shockingly, quotas were unreasonably raised three times within a single quarter, catching employees off guard and fostering an environment of stress. Furthermore, the company's practices of redistributing pay disproportionately, with a 40% gap among Account Executives, only adds to the frustration. This unjust compensation structure raises serious concerns about fairness and equality within the organization. Additionally, the company's decision to prioritize short-term stakeholder interests by manipulating Wall Street perceptions, without any consideration for its employees, is deeply troubling. This blatant disregard for transparency erodes any semblance of trust between the workforce and leadership. The lack of opportunities for professional growth is another glaring issue. Employees find themselves in stagnant roles with no clear path for advancement, contributing to a sense of hopelessness and dissatisfaction. In conclusion, my time at Semrush has been marked by these unsettling practices, making it challenging to recommend this organization to prospective employees. I sincerely hope these issues are addressed promptly for the well-being of the current and future workforce.

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Semrush Response
2y
Dear Colleague, Thank you for the feedback! We understand that our approach may not suit everyone, and apologize for not meeting your expectations. We also regret any discrepancies in how certain situations are perceived. Nevertheless, we remain open to further discussions. You always can discuss any concerns with managers or HR. Yours, the Semrush Team
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