Great product and nice people, but frequent layoffs - Anonymous employee BlackLine Employee Review

3.0
28 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great product, nice people to work with

Cons

Frequent layoffs cloaked as reorganization

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5.0
8 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I see a lot of positive change. Over the last few years we have a whole new line up of leaders. They are pushing out people who can't keep pace and who don't want to be here. The culture has changed where people can't slack off anymore and stay. I am ok with this because the people around me are all pulling their weight.

Cons

We need the peer recognition program back.

2
1.0
27 Mar 2026
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Pros

Talented and supportive peers across teams, with opportunities to collaborate with capable professionals. Occasional perks such as catered meals and team events.

Cons

Management culture can feel unpredictable, with job security often uncertain. There have been instances where employees with strong performance histories, including those who had recently received positive feedback or recognition, were exited without prior warning or a formal PIP, raising concerns about the consistency and transparency of performance management practices. Promotion criteria are not always clearly tied to demonstrated results. Advancement can favor visibility and polished self-presentation over consistent execution and delivery, which undermines confidence in the organization’s meritocracy. Confidentiality of employee surveys is not always perceived as reliable. When feedback appears traceable to individuals, it discourages candid input and limits the effectiveness of these channels.

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