International work environment & great colleagues - Marketing Lightspeed Employee Review

5.0
Jun 12, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Driven and hardworking (mostly in mid-twenties) colleagues makes for a motivating work environment - Nice office and perks such as monthly bonus (w/ targets), lunch, office right on the canals in Amsterdam, good work/life balance, yearly Sales Kick-Off in Montreal - Room for growth and plenty of opportunities to take on your own projects

Cons

- The strategy/work systems are sometimes unclear which is due to a lack of communication with the head office in Montreal - Onboarding could be better in terms of integrating within the team in the first couple of weeks/months

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Lightspeed Response
7y
Thanks for the review! I always enjoy reading reviews from our European teams, because even though we’re an ocean away, we still have the same culture throughout. I understand the time difference can make it difficult, but just know that we are trying hard every day to ensure a constant flow of communication and support. We’re so glad that you’ve been enjoying your time with us, and thanks for your hard work!

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Lightspeed Response
4mo
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It’s good to hear that you valued the unlimited PTO however, we’re concerned by the other feedback you’ve shared. We take this feedback seriously and use it to inform ongoing improvements. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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