Okta doesn't care about its people - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The technology is innovative and market space is huge and getting bigger.

Cons

No development or growth potential for employees. Your promotional opportunities depend on who you know and whether or not the executive leading your team is in good standing. Employees aren't engaged or encouraged to be innovative or creative. It's just about hitting sales numbers and reacting to customer demands and requests - the focus is on the bottom line, not building a strong culture or iconic company. They make you work long hours and then when you're burned out, they get rid of you. HR has zero integrity and has created a hostile environment where you are afraid, paranoid and unable to trust your colleagues.

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Cons Recognition is lacking, especially for individual contributors. Strong performance and consistent delivery do not necessarily translate into career advancement, promotions, or meaningful salary increases. Growth opportunities appear limited for ICs, while management roles seem to receive a greater share of advancement and compensation opportunities. After several years, many individual contributors may find themselves reaching a career plateau with few clear paths for progression. If career growth, promotion opportunities, and compensation advancement are important priorities, it may be worth evaluating other opportunities once you’ve gained experience here

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