Stay away: Leadership Issues, Unrealistic Goals, and a Struggling Culture - Customer Support Contentsquare Employee Review

1.0
11 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It somewhat pays the bills, and there are some really cool people here.

Cons

* Leadership is a mess: The decisions made by leadership, especially at the top, are all over the place. There’s no clear direction or consistency, and it’s obvious they don’t communicate well with each other. Upper management makes big decisions without consulting the people who actually have to deal with them, leaving middle managers in the dark. * Product integration is a disaster: The plan to bring the three platforms together was way too ambitious and it’s clearly not working. The platforms are still completely disconnected and there’s no real progress in sight. It’s obvious that management underestimated how complicated this would be, and it’s causing a lot of frustration for both employees and clients. * The AI push is all talk: The company’s big AI push is really just a bunch of buzzwords. Their slogan, “AI without the hype: transforming data into action with Contentsquare AI,” is exactly what it sounds like—hype. There’s no real substance behind it, and it’s only a matter of time before someone else codes up with an AI first solution that leaves this outdated platform behind. * The product is a nightmare: The product itself is hard to use, hard to learn, and hard to support. Clients are left hanging for months, without seeing any results. The company promises a lot but doesn’t deliver, and the lack of real support only makes things worse. * Pay is a mystery: Pay is completely unclear. There’s no transparency around how compensation works, and it feels like decisions are made on a whim. It creates a lot of frustration and leads to a sense that some people are getting paid unfairly. * Remote vs. in-office divide: There’s a noticeable divide between remote and in-office employees. Management seems to favor those who work in the office, and remote workers are often treated like second-class citizens. This causes tension and resentment within the company. * Positive reviews are misleading: A lot of the positive reviews on here are from newer employees who are just happy to have a job. They don’t see the full picture yet and are blinded by the excitement of their new position. People who’ve been here longer can see how much things have gone downhill. * The acquisitions are a mess: The acquisitions of Heap and Hotjar have been a disaster. Both of these companies had great cultures that were destroyed when Contentsquare took over. Instead of blending the best parts of those companies into something better, they’ve tried to force them into a generic corporate culture that clearly isn’t working. Many of the talented people have left, and the ones who’ve stayed are only here because the job market is tough—not because they believe in the company’s future. * The company’s mission doesn’t add up: For a company that claims to want to “make the digital world more human,” it’s pretty unbelievable that they can’t even make working at Contentsquare more human. If they can’t fix their own internal problems, how can they possibly help their customers?

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Contentsquare Response
1y
I know these kinds of reviews come from a place of passion, and I hear you loud and clear. I also appreciate your virtual hug—sending one right back at you! We recognize that change brings challenges, especially as we continue integrating teams and evolving our strategy. While we acknowledge there is always room for improvement, we don’t believe this review fully reflects the reality of the situation. Regarding product integration, our Net Promoter Score (NPS) of around 40 is a strong indicator of our customer satisfaction. While bringing multiple platforms together is a complex process, we’ve made significant progress and remain committed to delivering a seamless experience. Similarly, our AI innovations are already having a strong impact on customer adoption and engagement, and we continue to refine and enhance these capabilities. We are also committed to creating a clear strategic vision, fostering collaboration across all levels, and ensuring our employees feel heard. Additionally, we understand that transparent communication around pay structures and career progression is critical to building trust and maintaining fairness. We are actively working to enhance clarity around compensation, ensuring that employees have a better understanding of how decisions are made and how they can grow within the company. We truly value the contributions of our employees and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels heard. If you have specific suggestions, we encourage you to reach out to your People Business Partner—we welcome constructive feedback and open conversations.

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5.0
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Pros

flexible hyrbid setting and good mentorship

Cons

below avg pay and management shifts alot

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Contentsquare Response
2mo
Hi there. Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the hybrid flexibility in New York and received great mentorship during your time here. Over the past few years the company has gone through significant change a we've integrated multiple teams. We know that leadership transitions and evolving structures are felt by employees, and stability and clarity remain important focus areas as we continue to mature. Thank you again for having been part of the journey, and we wish you the best moving forward.
2.0
31 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- the people (i work with on a daily basis). i've heard some not-so-great things and reviews about people in other departments, but i'm lucky to work with great people in my department and know many kind and hard working people here. - unlimited pto - hybrid - nice offices

Cons

there's good reason behind the overall rating of this company and % approval of the ceo are dropping. the company is not what it used to be. during the first ~6 months i thought it was so exciting and a super unique unicorn company, however, right after that you start to notice all of the things wrong with it. the overall culture also took a huge hit within the last year or so. after the last round of lay-offs, SO MANY people then left on their own because of burnout from the unorganized chaos + more money since it's fairly rare to get a significant enough raise here. i envy the people who got out before the ship sank - senior leadership who probably have no idea what we actually do beneath them aka lack of visibility and no clear path for growth - leadership changes and lay-offs left and right - LACK OF DIVERSITY.

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Contentsquare Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for the more than three years you’ve spent with us, especially during a time of significant change. We’ve had to make some difficult decisions over the past few years, including including organizational changes as we've merged companies, cultures, and products together into one platform. These were not taken lightly, and we recognize the impact they’ve had on teams, morale, and our employees day-to-day experience. We also hear your point around compensation. We’d encourage you to speak with your manager to better understand how salary reviews and compensation decisions are approached, salary bands, and how this connects to your role and progression. You also raise important points around leadership visibility, growth, and inclusion. We know these matter, and they’re areas we’re actively working on... particularly around making growth paths clearer and strengthening connection between leadership and teams. As a current employee, we’d encourage you to share this feedback directly with your manager (in addition to the compensation piece), connect with your People Business Partner, or take part in our annual engagement survey launching in May/ quarterly pulse surveys so it can help shape ongoing action plans. Your voice really matters in how we move forward.
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