Decent, but already losing its way - Anonymous employee ServiceNow Employee Review

2.0
May 26, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Company is leading edge in technology, the future. Generally successful in attracting high quality staff, low to high. They pay well and if you joined early enough, your options could deliver a nice nest egg. Whether or not you agree with your goals and targets, they are typically well communicated.

Cons

If you're an ex-colleague of anyone on the sr leadership team you may be allowed the benefits inside the bubble. For everyone else: you will be digging for gold dust and hopefully be deemed ok. This company should be avoided if you think on your feet and are proactive. Employees will be asked to respond to every whim of their manager and smile while running out to comply. All the bling outside charisma of the 'startup' culture doesn't mean a thing... The culture is mostly corporate, risk averse and set in 50 shades of grey. Customers are treated well before signing, and pretty much ignored until they raise their hand. It all could have been so much better but I feel ServiceNow has missed the opportunity to build a great company. Shareholders won't mind in the short run.

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5.0
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Pros

Nice people, great pay, substantive projects, builds presentation and networking skills.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

ServiceNow had a differentiated platform and products. Early on the culture had a startup energy that was rare for a company this size collaborative teams, ownership, and a sense that people actually cared about outcomes. Working with large enterprise customers on complex workflows was interesting work.

Cons

The ServiceNow I joined was a different company. As headcount increased, so did the bureaucracy, layers, and friction that rewarded politics over execution. The layoffs of the last few years were handled poorly little transparency, inconsistent communication, and decisions that felt made far above with little thought for the people affected. The "cost optimization" messaging rang hollow against continued executive spending. For a company that sells workflow and people process tools, the irony of a chaotic RIF wasn't lost on anyone in the field or on customers. Leadership political dynamics were real. The right team, the right manager you had cover. Performance alone didn't protect you.

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