Cyncly reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(129 total reviews)
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Anand Krishnan

82% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Cyncly has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 129 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cyncly employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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129 reviews
2.0
Mar 1, 2025

Cyncly a place where employees live in constant fear

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some teams have talented and hardworking people who try their best despite the environment. • The company is growing through acquisitions, so there are opportunities to work on new projects. • Depending on the department, some flexibility exists for remote work.

Cons

Cyncly is not the company it claims to be. They promote themselves as a great place to work, but behind the scenes, employees are overworked, mentally drained, developing health problems and constantly living in fear of losing their jobs. Employees are kept in constant anxiety, afraid to take time off, afraid to push back, and afraid to get sick. 1. High Turnover and Poor Job Security Cyncly has a high turnover rate, with employees frequently leaving or being let go. While leadership presents this as normal business restructuring, the reality is that many employees are quietly pushed out due to sudden performance concerns or shifting company priorities. • There is no real job security—one day you are performing well, and the next, you are unexpectedly told that your role is no longer needed. • Employees who were once praised for their work may suddenly find themselves on performance improvement plans without clear explanations. • Long-term employees with strong track records have been let go with little notice. While restructuring is common in large companies, the lack of transparency and communication from leadership creates uncertainty and fear among employees. 2. Leadership Prioritizes Optics Over Employee Well-Being Cyncly’s leadership focuses heavily on brand image, acquisitions, and company growth but does not prioritize creating a stable and healthy work environment for employees. • Decisions that impact employees’ day-to-day work are often made without input from the people actually doing the work. • Communication from leadership is vague and does not address real concerns employees have. • There are frequent changes in leadership structure, priorities, and projects, making it difficult to feel any long-term stability. 3. Pressure to Perform at Unsustainable Levels There is a high-pressure culture where employees are expected to take on more work with fewer resources. • Workloads can become overwhelming, and instead of addressing concerns, leadership expects employees to “just push through.” • Burnout is common, and employees are made to feel that asking for support is a sign of weakness. • Taking time off can feel risky, as workloads do not decrease while employees are away, making it harder to take breaks without falling behind. 4. Limited Support for Employees Who Need Flexibility While Cyncly promotes the idea of work-life balance and flexibility, the reality is that employees who need accommodations, extended time off, or a lighter workload due to personal circumstances may find themselves facing increased scrutiny. • Employees who take time off for medical reasons often return to a higher workload. • There is an unspoken expectation to always be available, even when out of office. • Some employees who have needed flexibility have later found themselves on the company’s layoff list. 5. HR is Reactive, Not Proactive HR exists to protect the company, not employees. • Concerns are “acknowledged” but rarely addressed in meaningful ways. • HR will listen to feedback but often does not act unless the issue becomes a legal risk. • Policies that sound great on paper do not always reflect the actual work culture. Cyncly is not the company it claims to be. They promote themselves as a great place to work, but behind the scenes, employees are overworked, mentally drained, and constantly living in fear of losing their jobs. This company thrives on fear and manipulation. Employees are kept in constant anxiety—afraid to take time off, afraid to push back, and afraid of being the next one to be quietly pushed out.

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Cyncly Response
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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We recognize that change and growth bring challenges, and we’re continually working to improve the employee experience while maintaining transparency and open communication. We value the dedication of our teams and acknowledge that workload and job security are important concerns. We remain committed to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect. Your feedback is valuable, and we will continue striving to improve the experience for all employees. If you have any further feedback, please do reach out to your local People team. Thank you for your continued hard work at Cyncly. The Cyncly Team
1.0
Feb 28, 2025

Fake and Soulless

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company has good people at the lowest levels, but the higher up you go the more fake, dishonest and soulless the people get.

Cons

Don't trust the leadership, they will feed you fake news.

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Cyncly Response
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Hello, Thank you for sharing your perspective. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication of our employees at all levels of the organization. Transparency and trust are important to us, and we remain committed to improving, listening, and evolving to create an organization where people can thrive. We acknowledge that change can bring challenges, and we remain committed to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect. Your feedback is valuable, and we will continue striving to improve the experience for all employees. If you have any further feedback, please do reach out to your local People team. Thank you for your continued hard work at Cyncly. The Cyncly Team
1.0
Dec 11, 2025

Structure in theory, chaos in practice

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Pros

The company is very strong at producing organized presentations and structured communications that reinforce a consistent internal narrative. They invest heavily in meetings and messaging designed to maintain clarity and optics across the organization.

Cons

There is a growing internal perception that the company invests more energy in polished presentations and controlled messaging than in resolving the issues employees repeatedly raise. Frequent meetings and sentiment updates seem designed to manage optics rather than address the day to day reality of employees. Many feel that maintaining the company’s image has become more important than acknowledging the lived experiences of the workforce. Across teams, there is a quiet but constant sense of fear around speaking up. Employees describe patterns of inconsistent treatment and defensive reactions from leadership that make transparency feel unsafe. There is also a widely held sentiment that discrimination related to gender, disability, and race is present in subtle and indirect ways. While rarely acknowledged openly, many employees perceive these patterns as being disguised within policy interpretation, tone, or decision making. Burnout is at an all time high. Expectations continue to climb, yet the environment does not provide the support needed to match those demands. KPIs and performance metrics receive more attention than the humans behind them, and employees feel measured without being supported. Several employees have reported that the stress, pressure, and uncertainty have begun to affect their health, which has only heightened overall concern. The rapid merging of multiple companies has left teams without unified direction. Outdated tools, conflicting systems, and unclear responsibilities create constant confusion. Reorganizations happen frequently with little context or explanation, leaving employees to figure out shifting expectations on their own while still being held to high performance standards. The People Team or Human Resources Team is often described as disconnected from the actual employee experience. Many feel the people team including human resources lacks empathy and awareness of how their guidance, delays, or inconsistent responses directly impact morale and workload. This further contributes to a sense of instability across the organization. Employee surveys are heavily emphasized, but trust in them has eroded. Many employees now respond neutrally because they no longer believe their feedback results in meaningful change. The process has begun to feel less like a tool for improvement and more like a mechanism for maintaining a controlled narrative. Accountability tends to flow downward instead of upward. When issues occur, employees absorb the consequences while leadership remains removed from the fallout. This disconnect between messaging and execution has created a significant divide between leadership and the rest of the organization. There is also a growing concern among employees about the focus on hiring large numbers of interns without addressing the uncertainty and instability felt by current staff. This shift has contributed to a sense of unease about long term direction and workforce planning. As uncertainty continues, many highly talented employees have begun to leave, not because they lack ability or potential, but because the environment has made it increasingly difficult to thrive. The company is losing strong performers not to competitors, but to exhaustion, instability, and the growing belief that their wellbeing is not a priority. Recently there was a company wide presentation encouraging employees to recognize and praise one another. While recognition is important, many employees felt the initiative came across as more performative than authentic. Participation appeared expected, and those who did not immediately engage risked being viewed as disengaged. For employees who have consistently contributed without acknowledgment, these structured praise activities can feel disconnected from their lived experience and ultimately highlight the gap between presentation and reality.

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