A very political place- too bad - Anonymous employee ServiceNow Employee Review

3.0
Nov 21, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

RSUs, smart peers and so-so snacks. The industry has a great future. CEO is sharp and delivers for sure. Hiring bonuses, and the company will throw the usual Silicon Valley perks in for income- no cost controls are great for new folks

Cons

Entitled and incompetent middle-management from the 'good ole days.' The view is- "if I don't know, I can at least please people and pretend to be a BFF." The worst mistake I witnessed over time- strong nepotism, promotions without merit is REAL middle-managers operate n the kind of fear that doesn't drive better work- they don't understand the CEO's 'positive fear' keeps us vigilant idea.

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5.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

All virtual unless you are in a state with an active office, like California.

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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