markets the company as people first, then lays off people for "AI" - Anonymous employee Employ (MA) Employee Review

1.0
Mar 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Remote work, that is it.

Cons

The c-suite (when they last more than a year) and senior management are bafflingly incompetent. Priorities and direction change constantly, we literally have products that don't work and there are product name inconsistencies, both internal and external, that have existed for years because leadership can't make up their minds. It's an enormous joke. The culture is extremely toxic, brown nosers are clearly favored over capable individuals who don't constantly suck up in large meetings with leadership present. As the review title alludes to, they just laid something like a couple dozen people off this week, we don't know how many because they actively keep information from us, to "revolutionize" the engineering department by using AI while actively marketing the products as "putting people first." You can't be "people first" when you lay 20 people off to save money by using some LLM instead. This is hands down the most chaotic, poorly run company I have ever worked for. It's embarrassing.

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Employ (MA) Response
3mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share this—feedback like this is important, even when it’s tough to hear. There’s no question the recent changes, particularly within engineering, have been disruptive. Change is part of how companies evolve, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy, and we understand the impact it’s had on your day-to-day experience. If you’re open to it, I’d welcome the opportunity to hear more about your experience and perspective.

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New senior management are a welcomed improvement from previous leadership Product direction is more clear than in the past

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No 401k match Flexible PTO benefits employer more than employee since it is not paid out when leaving and not all managers encourage taking time off.

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Employ (MA) Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our new leaders are passionate about out organization, so we're very happy that you see the clear direction of our products. We appreciate everything you do with us!
1.0
Jan 15, 2026
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Pros

Remote Work, Legacy Employees Cared

Cons

I spent several years at this company and ultimately left due to deeply entrenched leadership failures and a complete lack of accountability, enabled by both management and HR. Leadership turnover was frequent, yet the same ineffective behaviors persisted. Poor-performing leaders were consistently protected rather than corrected, creating a revolving-door environment where competent employees exited while underperforming managers remained in place. Accountability simply did not exist at the leadership level. HR was repeatedly made aware of these issues through formal, documented channels. While concerns were acknowledged, no meaningful action ever followed. Over time, it became clear that HR’s primary function was to shield leadership from consequences rather than address legitimate employee concerns or enforce standards of performance and conduct. The department culture showed little regard for employee well-being. Long hours and high responsibility were treated as expectations rather than exceptions, with no corresponding recognition or empathy. Major contributions — including work that materially improved the company’s operational position and long-term stability — were ignored, minimized, or credited to others. It is also evident that the company is actively pursuing aggressive outsourcing, particularly to India, with minimal transparency around its impact on existing teams. This has created persistent uncertainty and a clear signal that employee retention and institutional knowledge are not priorities. There are talented individuals within the organization, but they are operating in a system that does not reward accountability, integrity, or sustained effort. Until leadership is held to real standards and HR is willing to act instead of deflect, the cycle of attrition will continue.

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Employ (MA) Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this—it's direct, and we take it seriously. Periods of leadership change and business evolution can be disruptive, and that’s been true at times here. We expect a high bar from our leaders and do take action when it’s not met, though we recognize that isn’t always visible across the organization. In HR, our role is to support the business while upholding standards around performance, conduct, and employee experience. We investigate concerns and take action where appropriate, even if outcomes aren’t always broadly communicated. We know consistency is key to building trust, and that’s an ongoing focus. We don’t expect every experience to be the same, but feedback like this helps highlight where we need to improve. If you’re open to it, I’d welcome the opportunity to hear more about your perspective.
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