Sage reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(5,284 total reviews)
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Steve Hare

70% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Sage has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,284 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sage employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand recognition in the market and talented individuals across the broader organization. Opportunity to work with complex customers and understand growth challenges at scale. The role itself had potential to drive impact if supported by clearer strategy and tooling.

Cons

The growth organization lacked fundamental structure and clear objectives. There was no consistent guidance on priorities or success criteria, and teams largely operated in silos. Products did not integrate well with core systems, making it difficult to execute or measure outcomes effectively. There were no reliable metrics or data sources to track performance, and on multiple occasions leadership reporting was expected without factual data to support it, which undermined trust and accountability.

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Sage Response
5mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Your comments have been noted, and we hope you were able to share the details of your concerns during your exit interview to support our continuous improvement efforts across the business. We wish you every success in your future career.
1.0
May 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Solid benefits package -Some great colleagues and teams -Good initial onboarding experience

Cons

-Toxic work culture developed over time -Unrealistic KPIs created constant pressure -Frequent layoffs created job insecurity -Seemed to shift all focus to Intacct, leaving other areas neglected

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Sage Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, especially given that your recent experience with us has not been very positive. We encourage you to discuss any concerns regarding work deliverables with your manager and leadership teams. It is important to us that you feel empowered to achieve outstanding outcomes. Clarifying key tasks and understanding how best you can be supported will be crucial to your success. Being in Tech, we operate in a very agile environment, which calls for embracing change now and again to better align ourselves with our commitments to partners, customers, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Nevertheless, we are dedicated to developing our talent and equipping colleagues with the skills necessary to contribute effectively to the business at any given time. Please utilise resources such as our Talent Marketplace and Sage Learning for upskilling opportunities, mentorship, and project engagements through the gigs feature. These tools are designed to help you thrive. Please be assured that we remain committed to continuously improving the colleague experience, so if you have additional feedback, please share it with us through our Always Listening survey.
2.0
Apr 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The only saving grace is the camaraderie among fellow SDRs — you’ll bond through the chaos. Pay can be decent if you hit quota, which depends heavily on your vertical and a fair amount of luck.

Cons

Leadership is an absolute mess. Most frontline managers are new and don’t understand the processes or rules of engagement, which they’re supposed to enforce. Senior managers are combative, condescending, and quick to belittle reps publicly. Morale suffers constantly. The SDR director openly encouraged lying during a training session attended by 80+ reps — pushing outdated, bait-and-switch tactics that make you feel more like a scammer than a professional. Internal communication is broken, and collaboration across teams is hostile at best. It’s basically a call center now. Expect relentless call volume expectations and a constant sense of being disposable.

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Sage Response
1y
We appreciate your feedback and have taken note of your concerns. Your insights will be considered as we continue to enhance the colleague experience at Sage. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and thank you for your contributions during your time with us.
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