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      3.9

      73% would recommend to a friend

      (1,427 total reviews)
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      Michael Komasinski

      41% approve of CEO

      49% positive business outlook

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      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Culture & values

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      Criteo has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,427 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Criteo 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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      1.0
      Jun 18, 2024

      Criteo's decline

      Anonymous
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      Pros

      If I had to describe Criteo in one word, it would be disappointment. I am disappointed to have to stay in the company despite everything happening, but while it’s not the worst place in the world, it’s definitely not for me.

      Cons

      I have met some people who genuinely believe they work for the best company in the world, despite the fact that its prime days are behind it. The company has become mature and resistant to change, and, from my perspective, its transformation is more likely to end in its demise or a sale. The reality of Criteo is that it initially succeeded with a single product, then began acquiring other companies while promoting itself as innovative and cutting-edge business. However, beneath this facade lies an outdated technological stack, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and a culture marked by opaque communication and internal French politics. (Yes, despite having around 20 locations, the company remains an old-fashioned French organization, only now with 3,500 employees and a superficial American vibe). There is a notable lack of strategy at Criteo, with numerous attempts by C-level leaders to convince investors of their competence. However, the only consistent action they take for several years in a row is conducting multiple rounds of global layoffs, dictated by each country's legislation. Of course, a significant factor is the crisis within the Adtech industry itself, especially with the impending 'cookie apocalypse.' The business is struggling to address these complex dilemmas and to shape a sustainable future for the company, and the CEO consistently fails to inspire trust and reliability among her employees at Criteo. There were times of extremely high turnover rates within the company; the current stability is not due to the company creating a safe, innovative, and creative environment but rather because, amidst global IT layoffs, employees know their options are limited and it’s safer to wait for the global situation to improve and then find a better place in the market. I agree with the points mentioned in other reviews. In summary, there is poor middle management across different countries, ineffective and complex processes, below-market salary ranges, top-down decision-making, miscommunication challenges, and limited opportunities for growth. If you have multiple offers to consider, avoid choosing Criteo. The industry is unstable, and the company is struggling to find its footing.

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      Criteo Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We recognize the importance of addressing both positive and negative experiences you’ve experienced within our company. Firstly, we are grateful for acknowledging Criteo's initial success and our global presence. We take pride in our diverse workforce and the rich cultural dynamics it brings. We understand and regret to hear about your concerns regarding our technological stack, bureaucratic processes, and communication challenges. We acknowledge that these are areas that need continuous improvement while always working to be at the forefront of it. Our industry is indeed rapidly evolving, and we are committed to updating our technology and streamlining our processes to better serve both our employees and clients. Our leadership team is actively working on transparent communication and strategic initiatives to navigate the challenges posed by the 'cookie apocalypse' and other industry changes. We aim to foster a culture of trust and reliability and are dedicated to keeping our engagement and communication with employees at all levels.
      1.0
      Jun 10, 2021

      Horrible experience

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      A few nice coworkers (but only a few) and that’s about it.

      Cons

      Literally everything else. Most of the people you’ll work with are incredibly rude and egotistical. Work/life balance non-existent. My personal well-being and health deteriorated significantly due to the crazy workload which included a ton of late nights and weekends, many of which came up unexpectedly due to horrible communication. When I brought up these concerns to my team’s management, they didn’t take them seriously. I also brought up these concerns in the employee engagement surveys which the People team didn’t seem to take seriously either since nothing ever changed. They only seemed even remotely interested in my feedback once I submitted my resignation. This company burns and turns employees like I’ve never seen anywhere else.

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      Criteo Response
      4y
      Hello, thanks for taking the time to submit your experience. We are really sorry to hear that you didn't feel supported during your time at Criteo. What you describe here does not reflect at all the experience that we want to offer to our employees. We are strongly convinced that employees wellbeing is a key element of success. We keep investing in various wellbeing initiatives, from having the Workplace team running weekly Feelgood initiatives in all regions, to offering mental health support through an external provider with up to 5 appointments with a Mental Heath professional, while having regular internal campaigns acknowledging the importance of taking breaks. At the end of May, we have been offering a day off to all employees as a reward for their hard work. We hope you are well and wish you all the best for your next professional experience.
      1.0
      Apr 27, 2020

      Low valued : warning lack of employee protection

      Sales
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good integration especially when you come from outside Spain Friendly people aged 25 - 35 yo Cultural diversity Lot of personal-time (everyone is gone from the office at 6pm)

      Cons

      - Unexperienced management: lack of transparancy and rationality when taking organisational decisions , do not receive and apply feedbacks, low level of knowledge regarding their markets and sales methodology - No career path - Low internal promotions - No inspirational leadership - Lack of employees protection: people dismissed within 2 hours notice, psychological strains (HR convocations without subject notice), temporal dissmissal for invalid reason regarding law (example: you broke the elevator screen and we've seen that in camera)

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      Criteo Response
      5y
      Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We believe that our team members are at the heart of what we are at Criteo, and our international and dynamic team members make us unique. We focus on bringing in both external hires who bring outside expertise, skills, and experience, as well as creating internal opportunities for appointment to roles in management. We work hard to ensure those who are in our manager roles have the right training and development to be effective leaders. This includes a focus on creation of a coaching and development culture. In our New Business organization we’ve been working to create a clearer career path for our team members to build and grow their career at Criteo, and we know we can always do better. We aim to take fair people decisions, and have open feedback conversations as well as manage the performance of our team members in a consistent way, and where transitions occur, we aim to do so with fairness and integrity.
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