Oops! They did it again… - Anonymous employee Camunda Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Generous PTO - Fitness Reimbursement - Benefits

Cons

Pronouns - The HR team consistently and egregiously use incorrect pronouns for colleagues. This is important to highlight, as misgendering someone can have a deeply negative impact on their wellbeing at work. What makes this especially troubling is that the HR team should be setting the standard for inclusive and respectful behaviour. If HR isn't a safe or supportive space, where can employees turn? Cronyism - There is widespread cronyism throughout the organisation. Once a people manager joins, they tend to bring in numerous former colleagues, creating insular, exclusive sub-groups. A notable example is the HR team. This dynamic stifles diversity of thought and often leads to stagnation and bias in decision making. Culture Shift - Camunda has undergone a significant cultural shift. In my experience, the focus on employee wellbeing has diminished considerably. Many employee-focused initiatives (jobs, retreats, social events, etc.) have been cut, expectations and workloads have increased. This has led to burnout and employees feeling anxious about the security of their roles.

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Camunda Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the benefits, such as PTO and fitness reimbursement. These are just a few ways we aim to support our team’s wellbeing. We recognize and fully agree that using correct pronouns is essential in fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Pronouns can indeed be challenging, particularly when they're not widely communicated or known. At Camunda, our culture emphasizes candor precisely so that when mistakes occur, they can be promptly addressed, allowing everyone the opportunity to learn and grow. If there have been instances where pronouns were misused, please reach out directly to our People team, or the person directly—we value clarity and want to correct any misunderstandings immediately. Regarding your concerns about cronyism, we greatly appreciate referrals from current employees, as internal referrals often bring in talented individuals who align well with our values. However, it's important to balance referrals with diversity of thought and experience. We actively strive to maintain this balance and will continue to emphasize openness in our hiring practices. If there are specific concerns or examples you’d like us to address, we encourage you to reach out confidentially to our People team. Lastly, we acknowledge the cultural shifts at Camunda. Many of these changes have been intentional and strategic, designed to ensure Camunda becomes a generational company that can thrive for decades to come, effectively meeting both current and future customer needs. We continually evaluate and evolve our support initiatives to effectively balance operational excellence with compassion, integrity and employee well being. We remain dedicated to fostering an environment of trust and respect, fully understanding that our long-term success depends on the wellbeing and engagement of our entire Camunda community.”

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Pros

Great remote first culture. Every tech stack you could really want to get the job done. Great market leading product. The CEO & Chief of Staff really LISTEN and care. Benefits are wonderful, from health, to 401k and much more. Pay is great for the U.S.

Cons

With growth comes pains... we have a lot of new hires & people exiting, which is normal for this type of start up in the midst of a high amount of growth. The toxic leader I believe everyone else posted about is officially gone, so that con is now eliminated.

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Camunda Response
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Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear that you are enjoying your time at Camunda.
2.0
Jun 5, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people who work at Camunda are, of course, the biggest pro. Benefits are good, as well.

Cons

The culture is downright awful. Employee programs have been slashed almost completely - no more retreat, no more regional social gatherings, no time together in person with your teams. Not only that, but the CEO blatantly said Camunda is not the place for job security or work-life balance and if you're looking for that, you can find it elsewhere. People are being laid off left and right. People are fearful for their jobs and I've heard of a lot of team members who are looking elsewhere. The standards that are given when you're hired are sometimes not attainable, especially when there is little to no direction from management. When I started, I had zero training time at all outside of the company onboarding. My team didn't assist at all in helping me learn the ropes- I was just thrown out to the wolves and expected to start projects with no guidance. This tends to be common across multiple teams, as well. A lot of middle management do not know how to run teams and although they go through "people manager training" that doesn't seem to do any good as they're still mostly incompetent.

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Camunda Response
12mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. At Camunda, we’re in the midst of a significant transformation, shifting from a product-led company to a high-performing, AI-driven, go-to-market organization. That shift brings challenges, and we don’t shy away from acknowledging them. The intent behind our leadership’s messaging is not to downplay the importance of well-being, but to be transparent about the pace and focus required at this stage of our journey. We don’t see work and life as opposing forces. Instead, we believe meaningful work can be an important part of a fulfilling life. That’s why flexibility remains a core value at Camunda. Our fully remote model is designed to give people the autonomy to work where, when, and how it suits them best. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your next chapter.
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