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      Run. Quickly. - Anonymous employee D2L Employee Review

      1.0
      20 Jul 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I struggle to think of any.

      Cons

      Don't believe any of the promises they make during the hiring process. They lie. Just like employees, they'll promise anything to get clients in the door. Nearly all regret it very quickly. Questionable business ethics. The CEOs friends and family work in nearly every department... and not because they're incredibly skilled. Makes it impossible to get good work done. The CEO is a narcissistic man-baby who has no business still running this company. They refer to themselves as a "start-up" but they've been in business for almost 20 years. In the tech world that's a dinosaur... and that's a better description for the company. They're based in Kitchener, ON, which is awesome... If you like homeless shelters and seedy hotels. The company is bleeding talent on a daily basis. Anyone with talent doesn't stay long. Don't be the next victim of their false promises. Oh, and it should be obvious they reward employees for leaving good reviews. Don't believe the "Great Place to Work!" posts. More lies.

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      5.0
      6 May 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      As D2L has improved its focus on product delivery and customer satisfaction over the past years, it has become a top employer for edtech experts. Investments in go to market for academic affairs and employee learning have led to a wealth of expertise across teams to really help solve customer problems. The edtech market is set to see significant changes as AI adoption grows and D2L is well-positioned to innovate. It's a little cliche, but the people at D2L really are remarkable - many of whom are truly motivated by a passion for improving learning. Who can't get behind that?

      Cons

      There have been a lot of changes over the past few years, but not all were well communicated. There are still some teams behind market trends in pay.

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      D2L Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to submit your thoughts on working at D2L. Yes, the people here really are remarkable—driven by a shared passion for improving learning. We’re proud of our teams and their dedicated focus on product delivery and customer success. Our investments in academic affairs and employee learning have built strong cross-functional expertise to better serve our customers. We utilize industry-leading salary surveys to ensure we provide competitive compensation to all employees based on their unique knowledge, skills and abilities. However we are continuously working hard to review our compensation packages and look for opportunities to improve. Thank you again for your insights and contributions to D2L.
      3.0
      25 Dec 2024
      Manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      There are many wonderfully talented people dedicated to the mission of making learning accessible to all.

      Cons

      Toxicity in C-Suite leadership - a clique mentality that has created an echo chamber What seemed like a natural move and perfect fit for CRO turned out to be just reinforce and strength the power of the ‘OG’ While there are great leaders, the management style of some long time employees aligned to the executive level is incredibly toxic—micromanaging, dismissive of input from the team, and completely focused on self-preservation rather than the growth of the team or the individuals within it. This leader plays favorites, discourages open communication, and fosters a climate of fear rather than one of support or mentorship. The constant pressure to meet arbitrary targets, without regard for how we get there, has led to burnout and low morale across the team resulting in a total team collapse. Concerns are met with petty retribution with no regard to PNC policies or privacy. What’s most disappointing is seeing how much potential the team and the company has and watching it slowly erode under poor leadership. The sales department along with those that support sales used to be a source of pride and collaboration, but is now a place of anxiety and frustration. Talented salespeople as well as supporting team members are leaving, and those who stay feel disengaged and unsupported.

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      D2L Response
      1y
      Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our D2Lers' talent and dedication to making learning accessible. We also value your voice and will continue to seek feedback from the team. We are committed to improving the employee experience by fostering a supportive, safe, and open work environment where all employees feel valued and heard. Our continuous feedback loops and learning culture are designed to empower employees and encourage leaders to continuously grow their leadership competencies. We are proud of the work we have done in the last year investing in a high-performance culture and increasing the number of women in leadership across the revenue organization. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your feedback further with you. Please don’t hesitate to contact myself, Lee Poteck or the PnC team directly.
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