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      Calix

      Engaged Employer

      Calix reviews

      4.5

      92% would recommend to a friend

      (1,134 total reviews)
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      Michael Weening

      94% approve of CEO

      92% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,134 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Calix employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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      1K reviews
      2.0
      Mar 14, 2024

      Proper expectations

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay and benefits are average to above average.

      Cons

      Fully understand what you are agreeing to do for the position with which you are being hired, i.e. bait and switch.

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      Calix Response
      2y
      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on your experience as a Calix employee. It is great to hear that you feel fairly compensated and are taking advantage of our many benefits/perks we offer to our employees! Calix is currently in a state of growth as we aim to transform the way our customers support their communities. Our interview process is designed to give our candidates a closer look into Calix, the role, and the role’s purpose, and we ask our interviewers to be transparent and honest when asked questions. Due to this rapid growth, priorities and objectives can quickly shift to meet the needs of the business. This can sometimes result in teams pivoting suddenly and working towards a new goal. Our leaders should be regularly communicating the 'why' behind shifting priorities to make sure their teams fully understand the vision. Please feel free to reach out to your leader or Talent and Culture Business Partner to further address any concerns you may have. We appreciate the feedback you have provided at this time!
      1.0
      Mar 11, 2024

      Not as Advertised

      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They talk the talk, but do not walk the walk.

      Cons

      Do your homework first. I drank the Kool-Aid and got hit with a few surprises that were deal breakers for me. So many sales people not attaining quota, no real career path.

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      Calix Response
      2y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your experience as a Calix employee. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities to promote from within and consistently invest in our employees to grow their careers. At Calix, one of our core values is communication. Our leaders are expected to regularly and transparently communicate with their teams to keep everyone well informed and aligned. We regret to hear that this was not the experience you had while working at Calix and appreciate the feedback you have provided.
      1.0
      Mar 7, 2024

      They’ll Reel You In…

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work from anywhere culture paired with enticing benefits makes for a job offer that’s hard to resist. You’ll probably look at Glassdoor and go “wow! Super high rating and everyone loves them, I’m definitely taking this job!”

      Cons

      Oh how wrong you’d be. Calix is well known for their revolving door of new hires and “layoffs” to the point where it can appear as if their HR staff exists purely to hire and fire. People you just met seem to disappear with no explanation. There’s always shuffling of people, titles, and priorities to hide behind when in reality, the company lacks stability at its core. If you are not part of the rah rah culture that is obsessed with LinkedIn or willing to flatter management regardless of the quality of their work or ideas, you’ll quickly be out of the clique. Everything is just perfect at Calix, don’t you know? Pointing out anything to the contrary is not allowed. Beware the reviews - management pushes HARD for their employees to leave positive reviews with multiple reminders and messaging that not so subtly sways those with concerns to stay quiet.

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      Calix Response
      2y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your experience as an employee at Calix. We are so glad to hear that you found our ‘work from anywhere’ culture and other benefits to be a highlight of your experience. As Calix continues to evolve, we have made changes to the way we structure our teams internally, realigning our talent to create and achieve the future vision of our company. We realize that organizational changes can impact individuals both personally and professionally and exercise great care when making those decisions. We aim to foster an environment where diversity of thought is celebrated and encouraged, and one of the ways in which we embody our ‘better, better, never best’ culture is to cultivate an employee experience where all have a voice and access to leadership. It is disappointing to hear that this was not your experience, and we take this feedback seriously. Thank you so much for your contributions as a Calix employee and sharing your feedback with our team.
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