ServiceNow reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(5,744 total reviews)
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Bill McDermott

89% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

ServiceNow has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,744 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ServiceNow employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0
Jun 26, 2025

Disappointed

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great healthcare coverage, 100% vested stock allocations every 90-days, CEO is a marketing mastermind, Chief Digital Officer is a maverick (amazing professional and leadership posture).

Cons

The organization faces significant challenges at the senior leadership level, particularly in how performance is assessed and managed. VP and Sr. Director leadership often rely on subjective, secondhand narratives rather than fact-based performance evaluations. Instances of firm but necessary pushback are frequently misconstrued and accepted at face value without a thorough understanding of context, scope, or strategic intent. There appears to be an inconsistency in how feedback is interpreted—favoritism plays a notable role. When an individual is well-liked, questionable feedback is often disregarded. However, those who are merely "acceptable" but not favored may find that the same feedback is used against them, despite strong objective performance metrics. This includes achievements in target delivery, AI-driven innovation, cross-functional collaboration, direct report engagement, and standardization efforts. Unfortunately, being results-driven and professional can be undervalued if one does not actively participate in social dynamics or cultivate likability among specific leaders. The performance management structure has become increasingly binary, with most assessments reduced to either “Meets Expectations” or “Does Not Meet Expectations,” leaving little room to recognize high-performing individuals or differentiate talent meaningfully. In addition, there is a concerning disconnect between some product owners and the ServiceNow platforms they are tasked with developing. A number of these stakeholders lack hands-on experience with the tools, leading to low adoption and inconsistent measurement standards across teams. As a former customer of ServiceNow, I was surprised to find I had more practical knowledge of its capabilities than many internal stakeholders responsible for product ownership. This disconnect raises questions about accountability and product effectiveness—especially when key partners do not fully engage with the solutions they are meant to champion.

1.0
Jun 26, 2025

Slowly going downhill

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Previously decent RSU given on a yearly basis and overvalued stock price. Okay benefits.

Cons

Have cut back on RSUs Starting to pull people back into the office Some executives are starting to micro manage and implement stack ranking.

1.0
Jun 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

RSUs/stocks Strong brand recognition and vision! Wellbeing Time-offs! ❤️ Great office Space and good meals - though some tech (e.g., conference room tools) feels outdated. Remote work (Only for people outside Hyderabad)

Cons

Micromanagement is normalized: If you end up with a micromanaging manager, expect daily syncs, feedback at 10 AM, and pressure to deliver polished decks by 3 PM, despite a calendar full of meetings and no real focus time. Work-life balance is a joke: Late-night meetings with U.S. teams are common. Days often begin at 9 AM and run past 10 PM. Feedback comes late, and you're expected to revise and present under pressure. Saying “no” is silently penalized - You can't have a life other than ServiceNow. Broken credit culture: Core contributors are overlooked, while those who polish slides or align with managers receive praise. Career growth depends more on being liked than being good. Many strong designers remain stuck due to biased management. Stunted growth paths: Staff roles are often assigned based on favoritism - not skill. Promotions are unclear and political. You’ll be told you’re “not ready,” then see others promoted for far less. You need to be liked. Lack of psychological safety: Weekly WIP reviews feel like high-stakes presentations. Managers often question your ideas just before a review, then take credit when things go well. Creativity is replaced with anxiety. Design has no strategic role: Execution trumps innovation. Projects revolve around impressing leadership's, not user needs. Too many cooks!! Success will be shared, failure will be just owned by you. Managers act as gatekeepers, creating a hierarchy that makes honest feedback and upward communication difficult. I have seen retaliation in reality here. Fake focus time: “Focus Fridays” are packed with meetings, check-ins, and reporting. No real time is given for deep work or learning. Overemphasis on presentation: An excessive amount of time is spent preparing decks. Even how you speak is micromanaged. People will tell you what to say and how to say it. The pressure to present overshadows the actual design work. Not a place for creative work or innovation from design perspective.

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