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Q&A With Skillsoft Employees
Skillsoft employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Skillsoft
Probably the insurance benefit package
Working with our customers and the variety this brings.
I need to feel like I contribute to something meaningful and that people care.
Resources are stretched thin. The Enablement team is far larger than the Solutions Architect team. Lead generation is almost non-existent despite a large SDR team. Sales infrastructure & commission systems are broken & unreliable. Most Sales Leaders micromanage. Quotas are unattainable.
Resilient, adaptable, caring, optimistic, and empathetic.
Q&A With Skillsoft Employees
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How flexible is your work schedule at Skillsoft?
Very
How's the leadership on the Sales team at Skillsoft?
We have a new leader and they’re amazing - firm but fair and a great visionary
How are layoffs handled in the Sales department at Skillsoft?
The recent round wasn’t managed well and the selections for redundancy were puzzling.
What's the Sales team like at Skillsoft?
Supportive and collaborative
How are the healthcare options at Skillsoft?
N/A in my region.
How helpful was your Sales team when you were first hired at Skillsoft?
Very - super supportive
How innovative is Skillsoft?
Very - we have a very talented Product Development team
What perk or benefit should Skillsoft have?
Quarterly in person catch ups and a local HR team member in country
How hard is it to get promoted at Skillsoft?
Internal mobility is tricky in regions outside of the US/Canada. But project work can bring great rewards.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Skillsoft?
Be open to new ideas and lack of clarity initially. It takes time to learn the job fully but in 6mths you’ll feel like a guru!
What are company outings like at Skillsoft?
We don’t really do company outings.
What is the daily attire at Skillsoft?
No day is the same - it depends on the customer requirements and project priorities
What is the best perk or benefit that Skillsoft offers?
Work from home
What is the dress code at Skillsoft?
Casual unless we’re meeting customers
What's the work from home policy like at Skillsoft?
We all work from home in our region
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Skillsoft?
All offered per local Legislation
What is the PTO policy at Skillsoft?
We have the legislated days per my region but in the US it’s unlimited
How are the dental insurance options at Skillsoft?
N/A in my region
Does Skillsoft have a volunteer program?
Yes, we can have two days a year to volunteer
What is Skillsoft's policy towards pets in the workplace?
We are a remote first workforce so yes, we can have pets at work. They’re usually celebrated and talked about on team calls.
How often do employees get raises at Skillsoft?
Annually, depending on performance (individual and organisation)
Does Skillsoft drug test or do a background check?
No
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Skillsoft?
Adaptable
What's the pay like for employees at Skillsoft?
Skillsoft employees rates their pay and overall compensation a B+ or 73/100. 61% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 100% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at Skillsoft?
36% of Skillsoft employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 12% are neutral and 52% would not recommend working at Skillsoft to their friends.
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passive |
| 52% | Detractors |
