Inconsistent - Anonymous employee Canva Employee Review

3.0
Dec 18, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you're looking for work-life balance you're really gonna get it here. Great benefits too. They are really inclusive.

Cons

Probably after a year, you'll notice the politics. You're lucky if you won't be affected. Just do whatever is asked and don't do anything more because that'll put you in the spotlight. If the older employees notice that you're starting to outshine them, you're gonna be in trouble. If you have a good number of experience, don't bother applying here because pay is also not that good.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

Behind the brand is a cult like culture with the “founders” surrounded by yes people (whether they are aware of it or not). Mediocrity seems to be tolerated among management’s “old guard” causing tension and churn with newer and sometimes more experienced leaders. Insecure leaders at some of the highest levels perpetuate much of the toxic behaviors described in the reviews below such as gaslighting and favoritism. People “disappear” with little to no explanation, but hey, it’s the “Canva way”.

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