GoTo reviews

3.7

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,408 total reviews)
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Rich Veldran

48% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

GoTo has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,408 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GoTo 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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2.0
Sep 24, 2016

Entry level

Recommend
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Pros

A lot of fun culturally- fun events and work perks - (march madness, beer carts, company lunches, etc). Very good on paper.

Cons

Training was minimal. Even when actively asking for help, nothing was given. Gossip on all employees took a front seat frequently. So unprofessional. Oh, and your snacks don't taste good.

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GoTo Response
9y
Hello - Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're happy you enjoyed the events and perks while you were here. We believe formal training is key in setting our employees up for success and gossiping can have a negative impact in the workplace. We'll forward your feedback to the appropriate stakeholders. Thank you, Jason Jones
4.0
May 6, 2016

Sales

Recommend
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Pros

The best part of the org is commitment they give to your sales kills. Its an expensive service that helps you launch your career. They also do provide reinforcement of sandler on an annual basis as well. Some people think the snacks, free food, soda, coffee and gym are perks but it's pretty common place if you work in any high tech company these days. The roof deck is a nice place to have lunch and relax after work on sunny days. The company has a good name it's a place to go for a year or two and then leave for a better role. The financials of this company are solid from and investment standpoint.

Cons

Pay in sales unless you are a manager or TL is below average for the field and also for Boston. There's lots of backstabbing within the organization. If you aren't a part of the old boys club don't expect a seat at the table. Managers arent shy to play favorites here and view you just as a number to make their checks for them. The "Best Places to work" award is a joke- you are encouraged to vote every other day and told to use multiple email addresses to do so. The join.me team has been pretty tumultuous for years now, they hire too quickly and don't ramp up leads fast enough. This is typical of the org as a whole. I've had friends be put on plan for one bad month, I've seen people be fired simply because managers didn't like them even though they were performing. Sales and marketing are highly disconnected. There used to be lots of leaders, in the past year it's become a lot of Bosses instead. 80% of sales people here don't hit even 75% of their monthly numbers. You are measured on dials on all sales teams. This has resulted in people making fake dials just to appease their managers and those who do so are rewarded for hitting their metrics. The reason there are tons of open houses is because people leave / told to leave in droves. The company is growing quickly- but people are leaving just as quickly as well.

3.0
Mar 26, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Great Benefits - Great Teammates - Great Culture - Pet Friendly - Unlimited PTO

Cons

Let me begin by addressing the issue of favoritism within this company. During my tenure here, I've observed instances where individuals have been promoted from Business Development Representatives (BDRs) to Account Executives (AEs) despite not meeting quota requirements. In some cases, these promotions occurred even when the individuals were working with accounts that were off-limits to the rest of the team. This disparity raises concerns about fairness and transparency in the promotion process. The leadership, particularly within the IT department, lacks effectiveness. Instead of addressing underlying issues, they resort to mass layoffs as a quick fix. Unfortunately, this approach neglects the core problems. Additionally, there's a noticeable deficiency in the advertisement of GoTo IT products. When engaging with prospects, there's often confusion surrounding what GoTo offers, posing a significant hurdle in securing opportunities. People are generally averse to change and hesitant to engage with unfamiliar companies, further complicating the process. Furthermore, GoTo prioritizes the rollout of new features on a weekly basis over adequately supporting Business Development Representatives (BDRs) in reaching their goals. This neglect is regrettable. Not to mention, the implementation of AI tools that aren’t even bringing much success on the ITSG side. There’s not even a clear number of how many prospects we should be adding in sequences. It’s more so, add how many you can and hope for the best.🤷‍♂️ Working here may entail a sense of discomfort, as there's a constant concern about job security due to the company's instability. Also, enough with the toxic positivity! I’m sick of asking for feedback only to receive reassurances like “you’re doing great, it’s nothing to worry about” when the reality is glaringly evident— there are valid concerns that need addressing. Finally, if you prefer stability and consistency, this company may not be the best fit for you.

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GoTo Response
2y
We appreciate the time you took to outline both the positive aspects of working here and the areas where you see room for improvement. We value your perspective and take your concerns seriously. We acknowledge your frustration with promotions and perceived leadership effectiveness. While there is a clearly defined career path in our BDR organization, we sometimes move more quickly based on business needs. While we still base them on performance, we understand the need for more precise communication about these processes and are committed to enhancing transparency. We also recognize the importance of adequate training and support for our BDRs. With a designated Training Program Manager focused on BDR efficiency, targeted training programs monthly will ensure managers and the enablement team provide the necessary support. Specifically, product training, upskill training, and tool refreshers aimed at enhancing our team's capabilities. We also have a BDR playbook that our managers follow, which defines the number of prospects added to a sequence daily. Under the leadership of our new CMO, Peter Mahoney, we are actively revising our product marketing strategy to improve brand clarity and increase awareness of our GoTo IT products. These initiatives are still in the early stages, but we are committed to making meaningful changes to address your highlighted challenges. Embracing a Growth Mindset at GoTo means taking feedback like yours as an opportunity to learn and evolve. We aim to acknowledge when we fall short and take concrete steps toward improvement. Your insights are crucial to our improvement and to creating a better workplace for everyone. Thank you again for your honest and constructive feedback. Please do not hesitate to share any additional feedback or concerns, should they arise, with your People Business Partner.
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