Worst company w/horrible benefits and very poorly managed - Director Cavirin Employee Review

1.0
Apr 16, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Had a reasonable product two years ago but gone straight downhill ever since.

Cons

Several changes in management -very poorly managed and the worst benefits package I have ever had. Zero leadership and scambling to cover their backs due to continued poor decision making. Salaried execs now keep daily time sheets - micromanagement on this is driving focus away from the real issues. Unlikely this company will survive too much longer.

avatar
Cavirin Response
6y
Sometime change is inevitable to steer the company in the right direction. We feel now we have successfully managed to drive the company full steam ahead in the right direction. No one has been keeping timesheets, ever. We do evaluate employees for the performance and customer first focus. We do not think that is micro management. We thank you for the input and wish you best for all endeavors. BG, VP Engineering

Explore other reviews about Cavirin

5.0
Oct 8, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Outstanding commitment from investors Compelling and defining technology Great benefits and compensation

Cons

Cloud security space moving rapidly Must continue to be leader and innovate

3
1.0
Jan 20, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not many pros. Great product and market space, but no strategy to move it forward.

Cons

The CEO just isn't a leader. I saw one review where the company came back with a response ".... It is unfortunate when workers have to be laid off or let go, but to leave people in roles where they either can’t perform or where their talents do not align with the needs of our customers is a disservice ..." Therein lies the rub! Why have the owners left the CEO in his role then? Talk about not looking at the cold, hard facts. The entire team needs to be realigned with some, ANY, kind of strategy and leadership. No one knows what the next move will be. Other cons: terrible vacation package not commensurate with Silicon Valley companies, expensive (and not great) health benefits to cover our families, low pay and long hours to the engineering talent, cheap mindset. Management has no clue that we are all on the lookout for better jobs and have an insecure feeling in general. It weighs on the atmosphere and nothing is transparent.

7
avatar
Cavirin Response
9y
Hi - Thank you for your candid views. As we leverage a great product, team, and market opportunity, I'm sure you'll see some real progress over the next few quarters. Dave G - VP Marketing. We are now new Cavirin. We realigned our priorities, retargeted the focus and rejuvinated the product. We are better Cavirin now. But, we have to admit our vacation policy is in-line with most Silicon Valley startups. Everyone has a choice to work for a company or not and know what they are getting compensated. We do believe our benefits are competitive. We are sorry your experience was not as exciting at Cavirin. Wish you best. BG, VP Engineering
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All