Keeps getting better - Product Manager Scribd Inc. Employee Review

5.0
11 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Over the recent years, Scribd has undergone a transformation, evolving into an organization with a strong customer focus, strategic clarity, and an elevated standard for employee excellence. This shift can largely be attributed to a strategic change in leadership, where experienced leaders have been instrumental in guiding the company into its next stage of growth. My experience at Scribd has been exceptionally positive. The company fosters a culture where results-driven individuals and those who take pride in their work are recognized and rewarded. Scribd is also committed to maintaining profitability without compromising on employee care. The benefits are comprehensive, and the HR team is continually seeking ways to enhance it. During my tenure, I've witnessed the expansion of various allowances, the addition of extra holidays, and the launch of new training and development programs accessible to all employees. Scribd is not a place for those looking to merely get by. It is a dynamic environment where motivated people are encouraged to excel, learn from peers, and make a meaningful impact. If you're eager to work and learn alongside talented people, and be challenged in order to achieve career growth, Scribd is the right place for you.

Cons

Sometimes it can be challenging to foster shared motivation when there are some areas of the company that feel disconnected from the strategy. Continuing to drive alignment and focus across the company will help with this.

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5.0
12 Nov 2025
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Pros

good culture, great work and highly recommended, remote first

Cons

no annual stock grants or refereshers. It is once in two year thing.

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5.0
18 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Competitive Salary & Benefits for a tech company of its size. - A great people team that truly actually tries to make the company a more fun and supportive place to work. - Fun offsites / onsites for team building. - Solid work-life balance, generally flexible. - Bonus structure (if you qualify) is very generous. - Work feels meaningful, you get to work on a product that helps people learn and develop every day. - Lots of internal promotions (depending on your team) - The work really never gets boring, it is fast-paced but not chaotic, like some earlier stage startups can be. Scribd has been around for awhile and is well-structured internally. - Not reliant on funding any longer which takes off a lot of stress.

Cons

- The audiobook space is tough to crack, and a lot of effort has gone into projects that haven’t quite materialized. - User acquisition is very reliant on SEO, which results in volatility often out of anyone’s control. - There could be more transparency on when people leave or get let go, often times you don’t know someone is gone until you go to message them and they are de-activated. - The annual raises could use some flexibility, 2% doesn’t keep up with inflation these days. - Growth has been lagging, which can put a lot of stress on everyone.

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