Files.com reviews

2.8

42% would recommend to a friend

(92 total reviews)

Kevin Bombino

39% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Files.com has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 92 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Files.com employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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92 reviews
2.0
May 31, 2026

Strong Platform, Great Benefits, and a Missed Opportunity to Retain Employees

Anonymous employee
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Pros

One of the biggest advantages of working here is the company’s commitment to maintaining and continuously improving its platform. The engineering team is highly responsive, consistently enhancing functionality, introducing new features, and resolving issues quickly to ensure a smooth experience for both employees and customers. The company also offers comprehensive benefits and decent PTO.

Cons

The biggest challenge I experienced was a lack of effective management and leadership support. Managers often appeared to have little authority to advocate for their teams or influence decisions that directly affected employees. It was common to hear that concerns were understood and even agreed with, but that nothing could be done because decisions had already been made at higher levels. Over time, this created an environment where employees felt unsupported and disconnected from the decision-making process. Leadership communication and organizational priorities often seemed to be driven by the preferences and mood of a single influential individual, whose presence extended across nearly every required communication channel. This made the work environment feel unpredictable and contributed to low morale. Ultimately, I chose to leave because I felt I lacked the guidance, advocacy, and leadership support needed to be successful and continue growing within the organization.

1.0
Apr 8, 2026

Toxic culture and public criticism create instability

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Work from home. Pay is decent.

Cons

Pretty much everything else. Seriously - read the reviews. They’re not exaggerated. If you’re a self-starter who learns by doing (and yes, making mistakes along the way), this is not an environment where you’ll succeed. Mistakes aren’t treated as part of growth - they’re met with public criticism. The CEO fosters a culture rooted in fear and ridicule under the guise of “coaching.” If you make a mistake, expect to be called out - and publicly. There’s little to no structured training, expectations are vague, and the overall environment feels disorganized and high-pressure in the worst way. Teams operate in a constant state of anxiety, second-guessing even basic questions. Communication is also tightly controlled. DMing colleagues is not allowed; All conversations happen in public channels where responses are highly scrutinized. Teams are often warned to be extremely careful about what they say, as even simple questions can lead to public criticism by the CEO if they’re perceived the wrong way. If you’re considering working here, take the negative reviews seriously - they reflect a consistent experience, not isolated incidents. The culture is deeply toxic and unsupportive. I’ve never felt more unstable in a job.

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