Pros
The coworkers were solid, and dependable. The team understood that the company was a mess, and so team members actively communicated frequently to avoid issues as much as possible. There was a culture of collaboration, not only within the team but with all on-site staff. When management listened to suggestions, such as switching to a hybrid schedule, we had an increase in productivity and overall satisfaction. Food in the break rooms was great, and having access to coffee was both help and a necessity. Starting wage was fair.
Cons
The biggest issue with Adaptive was management. There was such a drive to adhere to a pyramid structure of power, despite often clear evidence that that system was flawed. There was a significant lack of communication between and from management regarding responsibilities, upcoming tasks, and workflow. One member of management was kept on despite the fact that it was well known she didn’t do any work, and that members of her team and her colleagues were plugging the gaping holes. When this was brought to HR by multiple staff members it was dismissed. Entry level staff are constantly reminded that they are replaceable, while also getting parties and acknowledgements from upper management saying that the company could not function without that role. Initially, the job ladder was non existent and when the person who created a job ladder into the company did so, she was met with incredible resistance from HR. The company is not interested in growing folks inside the company, and consistently pushes profit over product. Overall they need a major structural overhaul, and to really focus in on what has made the company successful and what hasn’t.
