Great CEO, but culture is changing - Marketing Associate Guild Employee Review

3.0
26 Feb 2022
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Pros

Great benefits Unlimited PTO Great parental leave/support/programs

Cons

Senior leaders seem to be largely disconnected with the day to day work of their own teams, and don't tend to seek advice Culture is changing Lack of diversity Becoming less flat Less autonomy Distrust in senior leaders Lack of transparency

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Guild Response
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I hope that with your belief in our CEO and all that you love and appreciate about Guild, you'll continue to be motivated you as we evolve and grow. Change is often challenging, but we believe it’s important. As we evolve our business, our culture needs to change with it to ensure the continued success of all Guild stakeholders: employees, members, learners, employer partners, and learning partners. I was intrigued by your perspective about new leadership. Our internal surveys tell us that our employees are motivated by our leadership team, although they recognize there is always room for improvement. In my experience, the feedback is taken very seriously. I’d love to sit with you and go through some of your specific concerns around culture and accountability in detail if that would be something you’d be comfortable with. I very much hope that we can clear the way for a better Guild experience for you! Thank you. - Alana Brandes, VP, People Business Partners

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5.0
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While Guild has difficulties like any company, the people working here are bright, driven and well intending. The business has seen difficulties but is now innovating in a way that will meaningfully impact growth.

Cons

There has been significant turnover and organization change over the past few years. Solid and consistent leadership is necessary.

5.0
3 Apr 2026
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Pros

Mission: Guild is a place to make a tangible, positive impact on the world at a time when societal challenges can feel overwhelming. The stories we hear about people whose lives have changed are so inspiring. Opportunities: Guild has gone through a lot of changes in the past few years and is continuing to transform itself. There is a lot of product innovation, a focus on improving existing processes (including a commitment to real AI use, not performative), and the chance to be part of Guild's next phase. Teammates: Guild is full of talented, passionate, hard-working people who are excited by new ideas and generous with their time. There is a near-constant buzz of ideas, insights, and lessons that employees freely share with one another because they focus on the goals and outcomes, not politics. Hybrid work: Guild encourages people in the Denver area to come to the office a few times per week, but people can choose what works best for them. Remote employees in other parts of the country can visit headquarters.

Cons

Priorities across teams: Since most teams are pretty lean, it's important to build alignment on important priorities early if you need a lot of time from someone on a project. Transformations: Changes to strategies or team structures can throw some people for a loop, but they can also be energizing for people who lean into the fact that a company at Guild's stage has to stay agile to deliver on its goals and meet customer needs.

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