Tom Ferry reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)
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Tom Ferry

77% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Tom Ferry has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tom Ferry employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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156 reviews
4.0
Jan 4, 2026
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Pros

*fair pay *job was simple and easy to learn *great benefits *a friendly environment in the office *good work-life balance

Cons

Not the best job if you want to feel like you have purpose in life. This job was pretty boring and repetitive

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Tom Ferry Response
3mo
Thank you for your review! We're glad you found value in our benefits and our culture.
3.0
Dec 1, 2025

Fun and collaborative, but also dismissive and misguided

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The day-to-day work environment is dynamic and engaging, with strong energy among the team. The company has some truly exceptional talent who continue to innovate and drive results in their areas, proving that the right people can succeed here when empowered.

Cons

Short-Term Focus Over Strategic Thinking Management prioritizes immediate metrics over sustainable growth and quality work. Decision-making often reduces to “big number good, small number bad” without considering long-term implications or what’s driving those numbers. This creates a reactive culture that undermines strategic initiatives and employee morale. Limited Internal Mobility and Career Development Career advancement opportunities are extremely limited. Employees remain in their roles indefinitely unless their manager leaves or they can secure a transfer to another department. There’s minimal investment in professional development or clear pathways for growth unless you are in a leadership role, which has contributed to talent attrition. Poorly Executed RTO Policy The 4-day return-to-office mandate was implemented despite significant logistical challenges: employees span multiple time zones, conference space is insufficient for the headcount, and no meaningful incentives were provided beyond job retention. Employee feedback during the process was acknowledged with “thanks for sharing” but ignored. The decision is particularly puzzling given management’s own celebration of strong performance metrics under the remote model, suggesting the change was ideological rather than performance-driven. HR Transition Raised Concerns Recent HR leadership changes appeared focused primarily on workforce reductions with minimal severance packages rather than employee development or retention. Longer-tenured HR professionals seemed to have a better understanding of the company’s stated vision and mission, creating inconsistency in how people initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

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Tom Ferry Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We understand that former and current employees may have different experiences, and we appreciate candid feedback — even when it’s difficult to hear. We are continuously evaluating how we support our teams, make decisions, and evolve as an organization. Input like this is part of that process . While we may not always get everything right, our goal is to learn, improve, and build a workplace where people can do meaningful work and grow. We wish you the best in your next chapter and thank you for the contributions you made while you were here.
4.0
Sep 30, 2025
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Pros

The company culture and coworkers were really nice.

Cons

Not as many perks as other companies when it comes to snacks and food.

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Tom Ferry Response
8mo
Thank you for your review. So glad you found value in our culture and that you liked your co-workers. We love our team, too!
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