Worst Experience Ever! - Senior Information Security Analyst Arkose Labs Employee Review

1.0
18 May 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nothing! Do not waste your time applying for any position in this company!

Cons

I got laid off after 3 weeks! Why? Global Economic Issue :)) They hired new employees and then they figured out that they have money issues! This startup doesn't have any plans/roadmap. They laid off employees easily without any notice. Do not trust this company!

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Arkose Labs Response
4y
We can tell from your comments the disappointment that you must be experiencing right now. Thank you for being open and willing to share your thoughts about your experience here. The decisions that were made were very difficult and had to be made due to shifts occurring in the global markets. We understand that no words right now can ease your disappointment, but we hope that you know our goal was to be respectful by putting a high emphasis on ensuring each person received a robust separation package, and expert resources for finding new employment. Please stay in close contact with HR, as you journey through this process, so that we can help as much as possible.

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Cons

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2.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company boasts a significant enterprise customer base and maintains a competitive advantage through its dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) team. A truly "vibrant" culture. If you're seeking a workplace that truly tests your resilience, creativity in avoiding eye contact, and ability to thrive on passive-aggressive feedback, look no further! A unique corporate environment, particularly one that values a very specific and distinctive hiring pipeline. Arkose genius lies in their laser-focused strategy: apparently, the only prerequisite for joining the Arkose family is a former stint at ThreatMetrix. Diversity? Pffft. Who needs a breadth of experience when you can have a singular, deeply entrenched perspective on... well, whatever they were doing at ThreatMetrix that apparently wasn't quite stellar enough to keep them there. It's like watching a reunion special where everyone's trying to pretend their old band was actually good.

Cons

To support their admittedly green CEO, they've brought in an equally "talented" COO – someone whose incompetence is only outshone by their undeniable toxic charm. The company is currently experiencing organizational challenges characterized by a misaligned executive leadership team and a toxic work environment. Recent changes in the executive team have created a division between those who support the CEO and those who support the COO. This has resulted in a highly competitive and hostile work environment, The current COO has demonstrated a lack of engagement with customers and a history of missed quarterly revenue targets. This has led to concerns about the company's ability to maintain its market position and achieve its financial goals.

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Arkose Labs Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take all employee experiences seriously and are sorry to hear this doesn't reflect the positive culture we work hard to maintain. We'd like to clarify a few points about our current organization: Leadership & Culture: We have strong, experienced leadership in place and are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment. We regularly conduct employee engagement surveys and culture assessments to ensure we're meeting our team's needs. In fact, we recently conducted major global off-sites to realign on our goals and objectives, focusing specifically on our global workforce culture and alignment. Diversity & Inclusion: Contrary to the characterization in this review, we hire from a wide array of previous experiences and bring in candidates from all over the globe representing diverse companies and backgrounds. We're actively committed to building a diverse, global team and have ongoing DEI initiatives in place. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives at all levels of our organization. Growth & Development: We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for career advancement based on merit, performance, and potential. Business Performance: We are absolutely on track to meet our company goals and objectives this year, which reflects the strength of our team and leadership working together toward our shared mission. We encourage any current or former employees with concerns to reach out to our People Operations team directly so we can address specific issues and continue improving our workplace culture. We remain committed to being an employer where all team members can thrive and contribute to our mission.
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