Talented Internal Stakeholders, Difficult Environment - Anonymous employee Criteo Employee Review

2.0
May 20, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

- Talented, collaborative, and genuinely supportive internal stakeholders

Cons

- Work and projects felt limited in scope and were not particularly engaging or developmental - Concerns around transparency, consistency, and trust within the management/leadership team - A culture where microaggressions often times went unaddressed, with employee wellbeing often feeling procedural rather than genuinely supported - Frequent layoffs, reorganisations, and budget reductions created ongoing uncertainty and instability - Perceived culture of internal politics, favouritism, and unclear decision-making processes

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Criteo Response
1w
Open feedback is always valuable as it helps us identify what needs to be addressed and improved, so thank you for sharing. We're glad to know you've appreciated the talented colleagues you worked with during your time with us. Our international community of experts is by far our most precious asset! We regret to hear your concerns about transparency as, together with trust, they underpin our work culture at Criteo. From top leaders to individual contributors, we all share the responsibility to make Criteo a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Every decision we make is taken with our long-term organizational health in mind to ensure prosperity for our company and everyone in it. We thank you again for sharing and wish you all the best for what comes next!

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Cons

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We're thrilled to receive such positive feedback and to know that you've found a place where you can grow and thrive at Criteo. Thank you for sharing and for your trust all these years. It's great to have you on the team!
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Cons

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