Stay away - toxic culture - Human Resources Semrush Employee Review

1.0
Mar 15, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart and enthusiastic global sales team. I would stay away from all teams except working as an AE within the USA market.

Cons

- Horrible HR team both in the USA and globally - HR in the USA is incompetent. They are on their own schedule and don't care having any employee wait a week in order to receive a response. They fire employees without any PIP or coaching even though they preach to ensure employees have no surprises down the road. - My manager has fired or had five team members transfer in her short time as a leader and has not been held accountable for her poor actions. - The culture is very poor and everyone is very picky. They do not know how to adapt and be strategic with any of their programs and initiatives. - Everyone talks behind each others backs, especially leadership who are not born in the USA. - Russian culture is not strategic minded, they play favoritism and talk behind your back. - When joining the company I was informed my salary would be 50k higher and when receiving an offer I was shocked. The head of recruitment said sorry, I made a mistake. They know nothing about any USA benefits and they are the head of global recruitment - what a joke! - I never received a welcome packet or swag even though everyone else on the team has this - except for USA HR. - Pay is below average and they do not offer bonus only after a year if they deem appropriate. This should already show employees they don't invest in a new hire until they are proven which is a horrible approach.

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Semrush Response
2y
Dear Sender, Thank you for the review. We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience with us. We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Yours, the Semrush Team

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