ServiceNow reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(5,709 total reviews)
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Bill McDermott

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

ServiceNow has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,709 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The ServiceNow employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0
May 24, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Working with amazing people, who are not only talented but have friendly and caring attitudes towards one another. So the work relationships with colleagues do get strong. There are also an increasing number of opportunities to improve your skills as well as other training offered to keep up to date with the ever evolving platform that you support. It is one of the top IT companies in the world, with a strong focus on customers. With this growth they do look after you with competitive compensation packages, relaxing areas and snacks. There is a monthly newsletter to keep people informed of what's happening in their global team. I really do love the product and the company, but there's a lot more it can do to improve its image internally.

Cons

As the support environment is intensive and fast paced, it's quite easy to fall behind. While you take the opportunity to do training you could be seen, unfairly, as a slacker, because of course you fall behind. Then you'd face an uphill battle with minimal assistance from your seniors. So, yes, opportunities are there and it will cost you time. You have to work extra time to make up for it because you cannot afford to leave it to the next day. Even if you do a good job, it is thankless and a pat on the back is a rarity. So, many see their job simply as a job and not a career. I've never seen so many sad or scared people. The major disadvantage to the growth is there is an explosion in the management structure which is quite bureaucratic, somewhat flat on the lower chain, and there is no consistency in how they work. Speaking from experience and observation, there are some managers where they maintain distance with their staff. Then there's those who like to micromanage, which simply does not work well. This leads down to quite a bit of infighting and no clear path for progression. In fact there is a hint of favoritism from upper management when it comes to promotions leaving other well deserving people in the lurch.

1.0
May 19, 2017

You can do so much better

Recommend
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Pros

Quarterly bonuses - though they're based on "performance" and can vary dramatically between quarters. By performance I mean the manager's mood/ or whether you've suggested something they disagree with Smart colleagues - I can't deny that these are some of the brightest people you'll ever work with Fast paced - Never a dull moment Great customers and technology

Cons

If you want to work at ServiceNow, make sure your starting salary is amazing, because for as long as you work there, it will never increase. Very cut-throat environment. In all my time there, I feared for my job - as does everyone else. Unless you were hired thanks to nepotism (which runs rampant in this company), your job is on the line every single day of the year. Colleagues disappear all the time and with no explanation. The European head of HR is one of the most cruel people I have ever worked with. Does not listen to employees, seems to love firing them.

3.0
May 13, 2017

A long way to go

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The product is amazing - customers love the technology.

Cons

The marketing is outdated (yes, even the new stuff), and has the vibe of a late-90s tech company. The internal systems are a nightmare - the homegrown CRM is so bad that employees regularly laugh about its lack if usefulness. Being a SaaS company that uses Microsoft Office instead of Google for Enterprise is embarrassing, but it probably makes sense given that it seems all employees are middle-aged white men. Lack of diversity - the list of enterprise sales reps is almost all white men. There is one female who leads a BU. At a recent Women in Tech lunch all panelists were asked about programs to include more women in the workforce. Where every female exec from other companies was able to site specific programs focusing on diversity, ServiceNow didn't have a single initiative. The company also hasn't committed in any way to being a good corporate citizen, with a complete lack of company-driven volunteer initiatives. Total lack of transparency - you'll never hear an executive say, "you asked and we listened!" They take surveys about internal systems and practices and then never share the results.

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