Pluspunten
I genuinely loved working at Glassdoor. It was a special place for a long time. The early years were exciting, fast-paced and fun. There was real energy, autonomy and belief in the mission. I felt heard, trusted and able to bring ideas that actually shaped the business. However, over time, particularly post-integration with Indeed, that identity gradually faded. Strategy became less clear, decision-making slowed and the entrepreneurial culture that once made Glassdoor unique felt diluted. In many ways, this review feels slightly redundant, because Glassdoor no longer really exists as its own entity. The distinct brand, independence and magic that defined the experience have largely been absorbed into a broader structure, which changed what made it special in the first place.
Minpunten
Following the integration with Indeed, Glassdoor teams lost much of their autonomy and influence, with decisions increasingly driven elsewhere. The shift was immediate and noticeable. The entrepreneurial, collaborative culture that once defined the business became more hierarchical and sales-led, making it harder to innovate or maintain strong client relationships. Product progress stalled while targets continued to rise. At the same time, significant investment went into the community app Fishbowl, a non-revenue-generating tool, instead of strengthening core areas like employer brand, employee sentiment and AI-driven innovation. It felt like focus moved away from what actually differentiated and monetised the platform. Ultimately, the Glassdoor many of us joined simply no longer exists as its own entity, which makes reflections like this feel somewhat irrelevant.