Top-Down Control, Fear-Driven Culture, and Stifled Collaboration - Anonymous employee Todyl Employee Review

1.0
15 Aug 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You’ll meet a handful of genuinely talented, supportive colleagues who make the day-to-day bearable. If you survive, you’ll leave more resilient than when you arrived, though not without scars.

Cons

The CEO sets the tone for an intensely controlled and politicized environment, where executive decisions are micromanaged. There is a constant, underlying pressure on leaders to terminate employees, yet no consistent or objective process for identifying underperformance. Instead, the approach often involves planting ideas or selective “intel” with leaders over time until they’re convinced that an exit is necessary, regardless of clear, measurable results. The entire company’s operating rhythm revolves around a single, rigid Excel model, which slows execution to a crawl and discourages innovation. The workplace culture is fueled by rumor and narrative-spinning that often originates at the very top, with leadership teams rallying around these narratives to justify exits. While the company mandates a five-day in-office schedule under the banner of “collaboration,” the pervasive fear in the office has the opposite effect, stifling open communication and genuine teamwork. Leaders who recognize the need for flexibility often capitulate, as pushing back means facing a false narrative about their own performance or loyalty. Even when presented with clear data, dissenting views are dismissed in favor of the CEO’s perspective. Currently, leaders are encouraging positive Glassdoor reviews, so be aware that what you read here may be part of a carefully orchestrated image campaign rather than an unfiltered reflection of employee experience.

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Todyl Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re glad to hear your recognition of the talented and supportive colleagues who make an impact every day. We respect that not every company is the right fit for everyone, and we value hearing a range of views. That said, we do want to clarify some of the points raised to ensure a more balanced understanding of life at Todyl. We do not operate in the way you’ve described. Todyl does not encourage a culture of fear or rumor, nor do we tolerate the behavior you described. Decisions around performance and organizational changes are made with care, supported by data, and always with respect for the individuals involved. Transparency remains an area we continuously work to improve, and we encourage open communication at all levels of the company. While growing companies inevitably adjust their processes and direction based on data and market changes, our focus is on scaling responsibly. Tools and frameworks evolve as we do, with the intent of creating efficiency and clarity, not stifling innovation. Glassdoor itself encourages organizations to gather reviews from across the company to provide a 360° perspective. Many employees have shared positive experiences that highlight collaboration, impact, and growth opportunities here. We welcome both positive and critical feedback as part of that broader picture. We remain committed to listening, adapting, and creating an environment where our teams feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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5.0
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Pros

The people are what make Todyl stand out. Coworkers are approachable, encouraging, and genuinely want to help each other succeed. Leadership is accessible, and employees are trusted to take ownership of their work. There is a lot of autonomy and opportunity to contribute beyond my core responsibilities and a good place to be if you want to make an impact.

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As a growing company, priorities can shift quickly and processes are still evolving. Adaptability is important, especially in a fast-paced environment.

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Todyl Response
3w
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear that you've experienced the supportive culture, accessible leadership, and sense of ownership that we strive to create at Todyl. We also appreciate your recognition that growth brings both opportunities and challenges. Continuing to strengthen our processes while preserving the transparency, trust, and culture that employees value remains a key focus for us as we scale. Thank you for sharing your perspective and for contributing to what makes Todyl a great place to work.
4.0
4 Jun 2026
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Pros

I've seen a noticeable improvement in the culture since joining in earlier this year. It sounds like the company has gone through a significant amount of change but the overall direction feels positive. There seems to be a genuine effort from leadership to improve transparency, communication, and the employee experience. Snacks and garage parking. Moved here from out of state and the team has been awesome when it comes to making the transition easy and helping me feel like part of the team from day one.

Cons

Some processes are still evolving, which occasionally leads to ambiguity or inefficiencies but I heard that's common in startups.

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Todyl Response
3w
Thank you for your thoughtful review. It's rewarding to hear that the progress being made across the organization is visible and that you've experienced a positive culture during your time at Todyl. As we continue to scale, we're focused on maintaining that momentum while improving communication, processes, and the overall employee experience. We appreciate your feedback and your confidence in the direction we're heading. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective!
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