Not for everyone - Anonymous employee Wrike Employee Review

3.0
20 Feb 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nice group of people, great offices with sit-stand desks, MAC's as standard tech, good benefits like healthcare, dental, free meals and snacks.

Cons

It may just be the Dublin office but Wrike definitely seems to have a "type", and if you don't fit that bill you'll find it hard to fit in. It genuinely seems that all the people who do well here are in their 20's and 30's with a "party hard" attitude (it's standard for everyone to be drinking at the weekly staff meeting and most social events seem to centre around alcohol e.g. the monthly company sponsored event "Thirsty Thursdays"). The company is growing very rapidly and struggling to put the appropriate foundations for larger successful business in place, but no one wants to hear suggestions for how things could be improved. They seem to only want "yes-men" who love the party-hard culture (if that's you you'll love it here but if you are someone who doesn't drink the kool-aid and perhaps challenges the status quo, you'll probably be miserable). A lot of managers have been promoted from within so don't have the experience needed to really manage and coach their teams, which adds to the "party-hard, figure it out as you go" culture but is very frustrating if you're trying to develop professionally.

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5.0
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Pros

Supportive Management: Leadership is approachable, transparent, and genuinely invested in employee growth and success. Regular feedback and open communication foster a positive work environment. Collaborative Team: The team culture is highly collaborative, with colleagues who are both talented and willing to help. There’s a strong sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Positive Workplace Culture: Wrike promotes a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employee well-being and engagement are clearly prioritized. Industry-Leading Product: The product itself is robust, flexible, and consistently evolving to meet customer needs. It’s rewarding to represent a solution that delivers real value to clients.

Cons

Structured Oversight: At times, there is a high level of oversight and process adherence, which can limit autonomy in decision-making. While this ensures consistency, it may occasionally slow down innovation or responsiveness. Limited Training on Procurement Processes: There is a noticeable gap in training related to the procurement process, which can create challenges during customer renewals. Enhanced resources and clearer guidance in this area would help streamline operations and improve the overall customer experience.

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Wrike Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback and for recommending Wrike. We’re very happy to hear your positive experience with supportive leadership, collaborative teams, our culture, and the product itself. We also appreciate your input on the level of oversight and the need for more training around procurement. Insights like these are valuable as we look at how to balance structure with autonomy and where to deepen enablement for our customer-facing teams. We’re glad you’re here and contributing to our customer success organization. If you have further feedback, please feel free to contact your manager or HR. Thank you, Mackenzie, HRBP
4.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

Had a good Work life balance

Cons

Had a constantly changing book of business

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