KnowBe4 CSM Operations Analyst reviews

2.9

23% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)
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Bryan Palma

Not enough data to show CEO approval

19% positive business outlook

CSM Operations Analyst employees have rated KnowBe4 with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most CSM Operations Analyst professionals have an average working experience there. KnowBe4 is rated 25% below average by CSM Operations Analyst professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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43 reviews
1.0
Jul 11, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Unlimited PTO - Health - Work from Home

Cons

The unlimited PTO is denied all the time because we don't have coverage, but Directors and VPs are out at least 5-7 days per month. Work From home was switched to hybrid. Massive account overload, 10-15 times what CSMs at other companies have to handle. Low Pay - very low pay compared to our market average. Upper Management ignores our feedback, we are completely unheard. And when we are heard we are told there is a light at the end of the tunnel, trust the process and go back to work. I have heard that for over 3 years now, how long is this tunnel? Goal posts for bonuses are stretched to an unobtainable mark. There is no leadership for CSMs, everyday is a completely random demand with no measurable focus on the accounts, just a demand to get more of their money. Middle management does not have the tools to help us succeed. You will be micromanaged down to every 15 minute block of your day. Executive leadership is completely disconnected from us, we struggle to make ends meet, while the CEO asks us to Proofread his book, and shows off his new Cybertruck/mansion. Rule number 3 is to have fun while we work, KnowBe4 hasn't been fun since we started making a move for IPO, and it's worse since the Vista Acquisition. A whole new department was created to take over 10% of our role, get upsell. They do almost no work but process the referrals we get them, and they make twice as much money as we do. We have openings and promotions that have gone months without being filled because no one cares anymore to apply. This company has become a joke.

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KnowBe4 Response
1y
Hello Knowster. We have an open PTO policy which doesn’t mean you can take an ‘unlimited’ amount of time off. If you feel your PTO requests are within reason and being denied, please reach out to the People Operations team. There are no executives taking 60-84 days off per year as you claim. Our CSMs are not responsible for upselling or tech support like CSMs at other companies are, hence having more accounts per CSM than other companies but nowhere close to 10-15x the norm. Also, we fill our open promotion roles internally very quickly and have had more than 170 promotions year to date across all sectors of the company. Leadership consistently communicates what the goals and targets are for each area daily. If you are still unclear as to what the expectations are for your role, please reach out to your manager and People Operations.
2.0
Feb 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Open PTO and hybrid work options. Strong sense of fun in the workplace.

Cons

Pay not to scale. Limited advancement opportunities. More and more departments are being liquidated since buyout. Loss of emphasis on inclusion and fun. Cuts to product and quality of service.

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KnowBe4 Response
2y
We appreciate your feedback. As KnowBe4 aspires for global reach, our focus stays on innovating our products and services in line with market trends while fostering a fun and inclusive workplace. We're committed to continuous improvement and highly value the contributions of our team on this journey. Best wishes for your future endeavors.
1.0
Jan 16, 2024

So many lies, why?

Recommend
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Pros

Some great people still work here… for now.

Cons

Basically everything Vista Equity Partners has put in place. Pay, RTO, restructure

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KnowBe4 Response
2y
Our recent pay structure changes were implemented to align with industry standards and ensure fairness across the board. Stu remains transparent, making all information accessible to employees. It's important to clarify that any base pay reductions were solely due to position changes, not a deliberate lowering of pay for the same job description. As part of our business restructuring, some roles had to be adjusted to align with our new business plan, and individuals were offered new positions accordingly. Feel free to reach out to People Operations if you would like to discuss this further.
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