Does The Motley Fool pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Motley Fool employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Motley Fool. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Motley Fool?

13% of The Motley Fool employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Motley Fool 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Motley Fool?

Freelance Writer (16) , Contractor (13) , Analyst (12) , Intern (12) , Contract Writer (8) , Software Engineer (8) , Investment Analyst (7) , Content Writer (6) , Software Developer (6) , Contributor (5) , Editor (5) , Individual Contributor (5) , Investment Writer (5) , Writer (5) , Developer (4)

What are the pros of working at The Motley Fool according to real employee reviews?

"Great people amongst the rank and file employees" ((in 66 reviews)); "And the benefits were great." ((in 52 reviews)); "The people and the culture are great." ((in 33 reviews)); "3. Good pay" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work life balance and stmosphere" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Motley Fool according to real employee reviews?

"Chaotic career paths is the norm" ((in 12 reviews)); "Senior leadership is more concerned with being the smartest person in the room than actually achieving anything" ((in 10 reviews)); "There are issues, but the management is aware of them" ((in 9 reviews)); "Most leaders spend most of their emotional energy "protecting", "blocking", or "shielding" their direct reports from the vacillating whims of a passionate and disconnected CEO and leadership team." ((in 8 reviews)); "Benefits are top notch, but base salary is average to below average" ((in 7 reviews))

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The Motley Fool reviews

2.4

13% would recommend to a friend

(303 total reviews)

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22% approve of CEO

12% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.2

Culture & values

2.1

Career opportunities

1.8

Senior management

The Motley Fool has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 303 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Motley Fool employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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303 reviews

5.0

Jan 11, 2013

Best Place I Have Ever Worked... Ever

Lan sanitation engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The People, we call them Fools. Everyone here works together to accomplish The Fool's mission and have some fun while were at it. Plus we have a great office in a great location, did I mention the game room.

Cons

That I have to go home at the end of the day.

The Motley Fool Response

11y

That may be the best “con” we’ve ever read. It’s so rewarding to see that comment, because it means our efforts to create an environment that’s collaborative, honest, fun, competitive, innovative and Motley is valued by our Fools. Thank you!

3.0

Jan 11, 2013

All the glitters isn't necessarily gold.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are beyond what other companies offer. The company seems to live up to most of its core values. Having tenure can increase professional possibilities. Professional growth is imminent.

Cons

Not all departments are treated fairly. Job duties can change at a moments notice without any collaboration with team, which is a core value. Financial/stock market uncertainties leads to desperate and aggressive changes in order to sustain membership. Keep the core value 'honest' at bay.

The Motley Fool Response

11y

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. We are always looking for ways to provide great benefits in conjunction with our trust in our dedicated and passionate employees. It’s true, there are times when business priorities shift and the business has to pivot accordingly. We aim to make the changes as smooth as possible. We absolutely want our leaders to inspire Fools and make all of us proud.

5.0

Jan 10, 2013

My friends are all jealous I work here

Employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work with brilliant people in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere. There's a culture of innovation and hard work (which is nicely counterbalanced by a culture of fun). You'll have great work/life balance. Senior management/HR concerns themselves with recruiting the best and making sure their careers develop here, instead of enforcing inane blanket policies that make no sense. While most of your moves will be lateral here, there's room to move into roles that suit your talents and passions.

Cons

We as a company tend to focus on the new and shiny, sometimes at the expense of maintaining older projects/products. I think it's something we're continually working on as a group.

The Motley Fool Response

11y

We’re so appreciative of your review! Our Recruiting, Culture and People teams are motivated every day to help The Motley Fool live up to its purpose and core values. We hope that our all-company huddles, weekly emails and daily posts are helping to keep you and other Fools informed. Thanks again for the kind words.

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