Smart colleagues, poor management, no growth - werkgeversreview Content Manager bij ProWritingAid

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We always appreciate hearing from former team members, even when the perspective is critical. On the emergence of AI: It’s true that the rapid rise of AI has created shifts across our industry, including for us. However, we don’t view this as a threat but as one of the most exciting opportunities in our company’s history. It has allowed us to reimagine how we support storytellers and has led to some bold strategic pivots. While change is never easy, we believe these decisions are setting us up for long-term success. On leadership and management: We’re proud of the experience within our leadership team, which includes individuals who’ve held senior roles at respected tech companies. That said, like many scaling organizations, we’ve had to grow and evolve quickly. We recognize that effective management requires not just domain expertise but also strong people leadership, and we’re investing in upskilling and leadership development to ensure every manager is supported. On layoffs: It’s important to clarify that it is factually incorrect that half the company was laid off in a single round. Like many tech companies, we’ve had to make difficult decisions in response to market conditions, but these were made thoughtfully and communicated transparently. On culture and the CEO: We regret that your experience with leadership felt negative. Our CEO and leadership team strive to foster a respectful, empowering environment. We take any perception of toxicity seriously and are committed to continuous improvement through open feedback channels and employee engagement initiatives. On the product: We’re continuously developing and evolving our product to meet the needs of modern writers. Some features are indeed AI-powered, but not for the sake of hype—our aim is to meaningfully enhance the writing experience. Innovation and differentiation remain top priorities, and we’re proud of what we’re building. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and thank you again for sharing your thoughts.