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3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(30 total reviews)

48% positive business outlook

Bradford Scott Data has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 30 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bradford Scott Data employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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30 reviews
2.0
May 7, 2018

Good place to learn, bad place to stay

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good place to learn about IT, including Linux, Windows, and VMware. There are interesting challenges to approach and resolve. Credit union vertical is expanding with focus in international areas like the Caribbean. The company is desperate to build morale and has frequent "stress relief" days (Cook outs, carry-ins, field days, etc) to compensate.

Cons

Despite marketing claims, the company's Medical vertical is in maintenance mode and will likely be closed in the near future. The company's research into international markets is non-existent or seemingly minimal at best, and emergencies regarding stumbling blocks forconverting international customers is common. The company requires a contract for employment and 6 month notice from employees looking to leave the company, and seems to be a way for management to curb the exodus of talent and subsidize the lack of on-boarding and training programs. If you break contract you're liable to pay back the company. Little room for advancement to a higher level position, just opportunity to do more work at the same compensation levels. Poor corporate structure with no clear line of succession if owner were to decide to retire Company needs a transformation in culture and technology practices to be effective in the future.

1.0
Dec 19, 2018

Is it possible to give 0 stars?

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay was nearly competitive, not much else

Cons

Requires 2 year employment contract that is likely unenforceable, management is abusive and belittles new hires, HR covers for or sweeps management issues under the rug, training is non-existent and escalation paths are useless. Any work that may be billable requires individual verification from manager, as frequent exceptions are made. You are expected to do work that is not in your role and never discussed with no additional pay. They lean on a "family environment" to take advantage of you.

2.0
Jun 12, 2018
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Pros

- You will constantly be learning & challenged with an ever-changing and evolving work environment in the software industry; you will never be bored & will always look forward to what is next. - It’s a good place to get experience in software/IT and learn the basics of project management, communication, and customer service, especially for those fresh out of college or looking for a major career change. Bonus advantage if you have banking/finance experience. - You’ll learn the importance of establishing rapport & will build lasting professional relationships with clients. - You work with a handful of very intelligent, insightful, truly kind co-workers with whom lasting relationships will be formed, even years after you leave the company.

Cons

- Morale is a huge issue in the company. Negativity abounds, despite management's attempts to ward it off with company outings, carry-ins, and the occasional "pep talk" from senior management. - Turnover rate is obscene, despite all new employees and promoted employees being forced to sign an employment contract that borders on unethical. Does nothing for morale issues (see above). - The only compensation for dedicating your life & soul to the company ("drinking the company koolaid" so to speak) is being gifted the responsibility of 3+ employees' workloads, the expectation to be available at all hours of the day and night, and the ability to ruin your personal relationships while your life is consumed by the company. - The only advantage to making yourself indispensable by working hard and being innovative is a false sense of importance; if you're lucky enough to have a decent direct manager, you’ll receive the occasional pat on the back and sense of respect you feel you've earned. These positive emotions are fleeting and will instantly vanish when you realize any loyalty you felt to the company is not reciprocated, and you can easily be thrown under the bus at a moment’s notice to protect someone else’s reputation. - There are way too many emotions at play here. All companies have their politics; that’s a given. Bradford-Scott takes politics to a new level with the cliques, the underlying motives, and the back-stabbing. The safest way to make a living here is to show up late, take a long, liquid lunch, work late to make up for it, and don’t get on the bad side of the wrong people.

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