Major micromanaging owner - Anonymous employee Corporate Tools Employee Review

3.0
Oct 11, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits Work life balance Pay Remote work Good people at low levels

Cons

Was told they wanted someone who asked questions and pushed to make change. This was false. They want yes men, so I conformed and was layed off anyways. Just so they can higher a yes man. Said they want employees to do what they love. When I talked about shifting what I was doing, I got laid off. They said the layoffs were due to the company over highering, but they are still highering new employees for positions they just laid off. The upper level people talk in circles and are two face. They say one thing but expected the opposite. Was told when hired that this company never laid people off but that is a lie. They got rid of 100+ people in one video call; completely unprofessional. Some who worked there 6+ years. They destroyed peoples livelihoods because of a reorg. Which could have been handled better. Everything is expected to be done quickly and without proper and thoughtful process. Again, whims of one man. Micromanaging owner. He would change his mind regularly (weekly) and expect everyone to drop what they are doing to cater to his ridiculous whims. He has no respect for process, he does not trust that the employees know what they are doing and was verbally abusive in his emails. A company this large should have a board. Not ran by an egotistical child. They do not care about who you are, only how much you produce.

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Corporate Tools Response
8mo
Thank you for your honest feedback. Reducing the workforce was one of the most difficult decisions we’ve ever had to make. It was a necessary step to ensure stability and success for the future. But we are sincerely sorry that so many amazing people were impacted. At Corporate Tools, we truly care about our employees, and hope to never to be in this position again. We appreciate everything you gave during your time here.

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Work life balance, Great pay & Benefits, Alot of great learning opportunities and a wonderful community feeling within the company.

Cons

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Corporate Tools Response
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Work/life balance and a sense of community are so important to us. Thanks for the awesome feedback!
5.0
Nov 6, 2025
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Pros

- Interview & on-boarding process was comfortable, casual, but still professional. It wasn't intimidating but exciting to join the team. - Transparency, transparency, transparency. Can this company get a little messy? Yeah, but every company is. The others just don't show you what's going on behind closed doors. - No micro management, complete ownership over your work. - Amazing benefits. FREE medical & dental if you don't have any dependents (those would cost $$). - 401k is insane. My current dollar amount is near doubled compared to my previous job where I worked for 4 years. I have been here for 1 year. - Mix of remote and in-office employees, lots of different backgrounds, everyone is encouraged to be themselves. - Company provides COLA raises whenever possible to help us all with the cost of living. Did not ever receive that at my previous company. - Constantly encouraged to work hard BUT also have fun and take time for yourself. - INSANE PTO! It rolls over yearly and has no limits.

Cons

- This was a tiny company 5 years ago that has grown significantly. Have there been bumps in the road? For sure, but that happens anywhere, even when there is no growth. - Layoffs have been hard to watch and there are some growing pains after such a significant event happens at a company. However, seeing almost every huge company going through the same thing shows me this isn't just a Corporate Tools problem. This is an economy problem.

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Corporate Tools Response
8mo
Thanks so much for the great feedback! We work hard at Corporate Tools to provide awesome benefits and a positive work environment. Love your advice to management as we’re always looking for more ideas to recognize the work of our amazing employees!
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