Stay far way from this toxic company - Project Manager Indigo Employee Review

1.0
May 4, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary and benefits are good.

Cons

It's an awful and toxic workplace created by upper management. They make it sound like they care about farmers, but trust me, they absolutely do not from my experiences. The arrogance is unbelievable. This company has raised hundred of millions, yet has nothing to show for it.They have SEVERELY mismanaged growth and overcompensated upper management who've done absolutely nothing good for the company. After the first of the year they laid off hundreds (headlines say only 150, but there were two of those large layoffs actually), and many many more prior to the first of the year. The COO is doing her best to drive the company in to the ground, or that's how it seems. Every one of their company initiatives (carbon, marketplace, etc.) have nothing real to stand on as they are just ideas and nothing more. Everybody just talks in circles, pats themselves on the back after meetings, and nobody really knows what to actually do. What's most appalling right now is seeing how many people they're trying to hire, after firing hundreds just two months ago. They pull you in with a high salary and attractive bonus structure, but your goals are unobtainable and you'll be fired within three months. They'll talk about "start-ups and natural attrition" but this is far beyond that. The most unfortunate part is, after all these layoffs the wrong people have been let go. They refuse to cut upper management who's severe miscalculations have put the company in the position they're in. They've fired the people who are only doing what they're told to do, not the ones who've over and over again made the wrong decisions (against all advice). Upper management absolutely refuses at all costs to admit any level of wrongdoing in the decisions they've made. If you speak your mind, you're on the short list to be fired. If you don't kiss up to managers, you're on the short list to be fired. If you don't tell management EXACTLY what they want to hear, you're on the short list to be fired. Stay away.

Explore other reviews about Indigo

5.0
Sep 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome company to work for

Cons

Uncertain marketplace and unproven business

3.0
Jan 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent base salaries. Due to the company's structure and goal shifting, you get experience in a lot of different aspects of the company. Past non-negotiable goal milestones, there is some flexibility, you have the opportunity and freedom to make the job your own. Good work-life balance, and commendable company goals around sustainable ag etc. made working here stand out.

Cons

Raises and bonuses not given for several years due to company not reaching unattainable goals. Lots of turnaround from constant layoffs. During my time there, I had a new manager about every year. No clear goals, and when they are clear they constantly shift. It is hard to grow salary wise within the company, especially when money is tight. You will be able to get more responsibilities and learn new skills, but don't expect your pay to reflect this. Lots of financial mismanagement within the company causing current R&D funding and operations to be barely present.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All