Great place to work if you're thin & blonde - Anonymous employee The Knot Worldwide Employee Review

3.0
Aug 3, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of upward mobility for white women at WeddingWire/DC office of TKWW. If you want to feel like you're working in a sorority house, it's the perfect environment.

Cons

Aggressively racist workplace. Though the top brass is Asian-American, no person of color held upper management roles. Black and Latinx people in particular are cycled in and out. A handful of us non-white, non-Asian people managed to stay more than a year, but it was a near-daily onslaught of microaggressions disguised as "company culture." There is a ton of gaslighting when any issue of prejudice or discrimination is raised. This in particular perfectly describes the experiences of many BIPOC women at the company: "women of color are often held to a much higher standard than their white and male peers and presumed to be less qualified despite their credentials, work product or business results. Perhaps even more alarming, they receive less support from their managers, according to a McKinsey and Leanin.org study. They are less likely to have bosses who promote their work contributions to others, help them navigate organizational politics, or socialize with them outside of work."

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The Knot Worldwide Response
5y
We are so disappointed to see this feedback. We truly regret that you feel this was your experience with us and, respectfully, do not believe this is representative of working for TKWW. We have always been an organization proud of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We value doing the right thing and firmly believe that inclusion strengthens our team. We have a strong history supporting upward mobility and mentorship for all employees through our Mentorship Program and our many Affinity and Community Groups supporting under-represented groups. We recently reaffirmed our commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace through a number of short and long-term initiatives. We are proud of our ongoing commitment to DEI in both our workplace and the communities in which we work as evident in earning a 100% score for five years in a row by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. With that said, we take this feedback extremely seriously, and I would love for you to reach out to me directly so we can have a conversation about your experience and talk about ways we can improve.

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Pros

I have worked for this company for a decade now, and I fall more in love with it every year. The company rewards hard work, innovation, and impact. I have been incredibly lucky to have fantastic leadership during my entire tenure—leaders who push me to be better, do better, and learn more. Open and honest communication is both encouraged and reciprocated. If you truly push yourself and do your best, you will thrive here and be compensated for it. I am really encouraged by our current leadership and the direction the company is heading. I truly feel as if we are on the forefront of all things wedding planning. At TKWW, employees, couples, and vendors are heard, and what is said is put into action. That is incredibly impressive to me, as I've not seen that play out at other companies. I have loved the opportunity to work here and find that it's a fantastic place to continually advance my career, skillset, and personal growth.

Cons

As with any tech company, things move fast. That can be a con for some people, but I find that it is a great motivator for impact. If you do not like a company that moves fast, you might not be interested in working here.

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The Knot Worldwide Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback here on Glassdoor. We appreciate the insight and view into your TKWW experience!
5.0
Apr 23, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been at The Knot Worldwide for a few years now and have seen a lot of evolution in the business. What stands out most recently is the momentum we’re building. The product updates for our vendors have been a big step in the right direction. It feels like we’re getting closer to delivering what both vendors and couples actually need, which makes it a much easier and more meaningful story to sell. It’s also just a great industry to be in. You’re working with people during one of the most important moments in their lives, which adds a different level of purpose to the day to day. Cross-functional collaboration is a real strength here. Sales, Product, Marketing, and Vendor Marketing, etc are working more closely than I’ve seen in the past, and it’s making a difference in how quickly we can move and improve. The sales team’s work ethic is through the roof. There’s a strong culture of accountability and ownership, and people show up every day ready to perform and support each other. Leadership has taken a noticeable step forward. Since Raina stepped in, there’s been a shift toward asking tougher questions and being more honest about what needs to change. That transparency and willingness to evolve has been important. There’s still a lot of runway ahead. With the right focus, the opportunity here is big.

Cons

Like any evolving company, there are still areas being worked through, but directionally it feels like we’re heading the right way

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The Knot Worldwide Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here on Glassdoor. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the continued opportunity and momentum ahead.
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