Badly led, male dominated company that used to shine now its sinking with no hope in site - Anonymous employee Ableton Employee Review

1.0
Jun 21, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Up until about 2020 the company was doing good. Colleagues were mainly decent humans.

Cons

The company is severly discriminating women, but it's all nicely hushed and covered up in a fake belief about diversity and inclusion. It's mainly men supporting men in leadership, which after two rounds of layoffs is clearly not doing them much good. They are reluctant to change their models which clearly dont work in today's market. their bad decision making has led the company to two big rounds of layoffs. The leadership team is clearly incapable of leading in stormy weather. The whole management needs changing.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2025
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Pros

-Creative and engaging workplace, both remote and in office -Respectful and caring coworkers -Cohesive team that is dedicated and collaborative -Occasional events to share passion for music tech with local communities -Management that listens and responds with sincerity -Amazing benefits

Cons

-Limited to no upward mobility

2.0
Sep 20, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Excellent product, excellent colleagues - both best in the industry. The work can be enjoyable, and there is cultural cache to the brand which carries a lot of value when networking. Working on cool music stuff is rewarding (for a while) and creates a sense of pride.

Cons

The company has a unique culture that may not be for everyone, with a distinct leadership style and management structure. At times, there seems to be a misalignment in priorities between different departments, such as product development and commerce, as well as sales and marketing. The leadership team tends to maintain a consistent approach to decision-making, which some might view as resistant to more diverse perspectives. While the company strives for excellence and the employees often deliver outstanding work, compensation may not always reflect industry-leading standards, especially in light of inflation over the past few years. Although the company offers competitive benefits, some employees may feel that compensation has not kept pace with the increased cost of living. The leadership encourages a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and benefits provided, though the current economic climate and competitive job market have created a challenging environment for employees seeking more equitable compensation.

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