Distressing Culture and Instability - Anonymous employee Kudos Employee Review

1.0
15 Jul 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Good time off policy. There are half Fridays in the summer, you get your birthday off, etc. - Remote work (although there is a complicated downtown office for some sessions) - A lot of great people (although most of the good ones aren't in management roles)

Cons

As a current employee, I was hesitant to share my thoughts on Kudos, but seeing other reviews on here encouraged me to add mine. As other reviewers have mentioned, this company does not walk the talk. Kudos is supposed to be a platform to help with company culture, but the culture within Kudos itself is miserable. We are all constantly worried about the next round of layoffs and whether we will be next. Despite being around for 13 years, management still says Kudos is a startup, which adds to the feeling of uncertainty and instability. They conduct layoffs without any business continuity planning, leaving surviving employees to take on additional tasks, some of which may not even be related to our roles. With teams as slim as possible, there is no room for growth. And as other reviews have said, a lot of managers are very toxic and unprofessional. If you're considering working here, maybe look elsewhere. Kudos is not the company you might think it is.

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Kudos Response
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Thank you for sharing your review about working at Kudos. We were happy to hear that there's so much that you enjoy including the people and the flexibility. These factors are key to who we are, and we value them too! Change isn't easy, and we appreciate how resilient the team has been through it all. Please know that we're here to support you and answer any questions you might have. Transparency remains a cornerstone of our culture, and we continue to look for ways to improve in that respect. We want to assure you that all significant changes are evaluated and made with the long-term success of our organization and all our team members in mind. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in this process—we take it seriously and encourage you to share your candid thoughts whether through one-on-one conversations with your leaders or via our internal surveys.

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5.0
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Pros

Interesting work and challenging projects.

Cons

work life balance could be better.

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Kudos Response
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Creating a positive and engaging workplace is one of our top priorities, and we’re glad to know that you feel valued and supported at Kudos. Thank you for being a part of our team! We’ll ensure that your feedback is considered in our upcoming meetings.
4.0
26 Apr 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people I worked with were great! Being a startup the team isn't very large so you have the opportunity to learn many new skills and grow. The hours were flexible. The companies goals are admirable and Muni is motivating.

Cons

Startups have their inherent cons. There was a slight lack in structure. Roles and procedures were a little unclear. Salary wasn't the best but benefits and work-life balance made up for it. Uncertainty of the future can be a little unnerving.

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