Great people, need more investment in the people - Director Skillable Employee Review

3.0
24 Jan 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of great talent Lots of opportunity for industry growth Niche business

Cons

Limited opportunities for management level growth No management incentives Work life balance is a challenge Goal setting and career development is not clear

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Skillable Response
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Thank you for your review. We love our talented team and are excited for the growth we are experiencing, but there are challenges with that success. It seems like you are feeling some of them. Your feedback and insight are very important. I will be sure to share it with our leadership team so we can ensure that you are heard. We want you and our valued managers to feel appreciated and have ample opportunities. For a faster and direct response, I urge you to further communicate your thoughts on our feedback platform, Officevibe which we check daily. You can remain anonymous, and all our senior leaders will see your comments immediately so we can make any necessary adjustments more quickly. Finding a healthy and happy work life balance is vital to us and one of our core values. We’re sorry this is a challenge for you and invite you to talk to your manager about your workload. You can also reach out to our Employee Experience Team for resources available that might help you. Thank you again for your comments.

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5.0
26 Mar 2026
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Pros

The people are amazing. I never want to leave this company. Our entire leadership team is incredible. The nicest, smartest, most enjoyable people to talk to! I love my job and feel I have full autonomy over my work. Throughout the interview process it is an obvious choice that Skillable is the company to work for. We have a great product and a great vision. I love contributing to it!

Cons

Truly, there are no negatives at Skillable!

1.0
21 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Mid management and below are salt of the earth, real, genuine people. They are what makes Skillable.

Cons

Leadership often speaks about employee development, but in practice it is applied selectively and inconsistently. Some individuals receive meaningful investment and advancement, while many others are overlooked with little explanation or opportunity, regardless of performance. Talent development exists in theory, but very rarely in a way that is equitable, scalable, or intentional across teams. Rather than doing sustained, hands-on work to grow people internally, leadership leans heavily on external motivation tactics and high-level messaging. This creates the appearance of investment without addressing the underlying issues of trust, career progression, and day-to-day support that employees actually need. Decision-making is centralized and top-down, with frequent changes driven by executive priorities rather than frontline insight. If you are not prepared to conform at the mid-management level and below, or operate without meaningful influence, this environment will feel restrictive and transactional. Compensation is well below industry standards across most roles unless you are within the sales inner circle. Sales is clearly prioritized culturally and financially, while other departments are expected to absorb increasing responsibility without equivalent pay, authority, or recognition. The company once had a strong culture, but rapid and poorly grounded executive changes — particularly at the CEO level — eroded it. What remains feels fragmented, performative, and disconnected from the values leadership continues to promote.

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