Lack of Strategy & Leadership - Anonymous employee Bazaarvoice Employee Review

3.0
Aug 6, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Most of the people I worked with were generally good people, especially on my direct team. The industry is an exciting space to work in UGC and social is fun and constantly evolving.

Cons

The company is not performing well and leadership can't seem to hold anyone accountable. There is a complete lack of unifying strategy and thus the priorities are constantly shifting. In the nearly 4 years I was there - we saw at least 2 major layoffs and many jobs shifting to overseas to try to cut costs. They are nearing the time to exit from their current Private Equity firm so I think they are trying to do everything possible to show profitability on the books even though revenue is basically flat and in some of the core products decreasing. Customer retention has been falling for quite some time with more competitors coming into the market.

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The work itself was genuinely enjoyable. I had the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of brands and retailers, including some I hadn’t previously considered, which made the role both interesting and educational. Building partnerships was rewarding, and the day-to-day responsibilities could be engaging and fun.

Cons

The workplace culture was extremely cliquish and, at times, unprofessional. Disagreements were often followed by gossip, and it felt like colleagues frequently spoke negatively about one another. Attempts to seek guidance or support sometimes turned into conversations filled with unnecessary drama rather than constructive advice. Some moments felt inappropriate, such as being told to “smile more” by a sales rep during a client-facing call. Overall, the environment felt more like a high school dynamic than a professional setting. Management did not provide the level of support or leadership needed to foster a healthy team culture.

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