The Skipper and First Mate - lost at sea - Anonymous employee Badgeville Employee Review

1.0
Dec 19, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The rank and file employees and the product. Gamification is a real opportunity for legitimate, consistent and sustained engagement for enterprises. It really does work and motivate for good.

Cons

This ship has been "lost" at sea for some time. The Skipper and his trusted - yet inept - sidekick have been attempting to navigate a stormy market for a while, but just don't have a clue. He says he brought the Skipper in to "fix bad habits.” Of course, these were habits inculcated under his oversight. Seems like a clear self-admission of failure, but maybe the Japanese concept of “saving face” is at play here…hmmm… The Skipper has a whole other agenda. Common sense, logic, or basic proven business practice are quickly cast aside in order to intimidate, bully or castigate. When he will publically and privately throw his "little buddy" under the bus, you know trust is in short supply (generously put). It's just not an honest or healthy environment, which is unfortunate.

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Pros

Very flexible when it comes to work; as long as the deadlines are met youre free to do as you please. They have a foosball table, ping pong table, and a giant kitchen that always has lots of food and drinks, not to mention providing lunch Monday Wednesday and Friday , caltrain rides, and a gym membership. New CEO has made sure we are all on the same page with all-hands meetings and lunch announcements. Honestly, despite the tough transition period the last few quarters I feel better now about the company and the product after talking with other departments and seeing their confidence as well. We just signed some big customers Amex, CDW and Walgreens last quarter and are going after new customers in different verticals, and promotions were handed out as well. Good to know some of the uncertainty is shedded now that we are in land and expand mode. The new office is great and easy to commute from caltrain. The previous office was in more of an isolated corporate complex, and this place definitely gives us a start-up edgy feel. I just like the fact that its easier to meet people at a coffee shop within walking distance.

Cons

Sometimes hours are long and a bit demanding. The environment definitely reflects the company, still trying to put some processes together. There are no cubicles or separate spaces so sometimes it might be a bit loud for someone sensitive to noise.

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