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Integra LifeSciences

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How not to run a company - Sr R&D/Product Development Engineer Integra LifeSciences Employee Review

1.0
Jan 6, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay and good benefits. There are some really good engineers and people in the organization who are underutilized. Integra makes really solid and interesting products

Cons

This was not a positive environment. In general, the vibe was that everyone was unhappy to be there, and I regretted joining the company after just a couple months. The R&D organization is broken down into 2 groups - colleagues who've been with the organization 10+ years, and others who've been there only a short time <3 years. There is a noticable lack of people in that middle range, turns out because all the new employees feel unwelcomed, undeveloped, and/or unappreciated. The old guard is generally in the twilight of their career and looking to cruise to retirement on the decent benefits and PTO that Integra offers. Unfortunately, the old guard is very political and certain leaders do not like to welcome in new people to the fold. Others are apathetic and just show up for the paycheck and leave. They are generally not invested in developing the younger/newer team members. Integra hires a lot of temp/ contract workers which makes it difficult to grow a sustainable workplace culture and makes project work frustrating because team members change often, when contracts run out. Unfortunately, was not offered an exit interview by (nonexistent) HR. Had a lot of feedback to give...

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5.0
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Pros

Salary and commission were great.

Cons

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1.0
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Pros

To provide a balanced perspective, one positive aspect was the company's willingness to offer flexible work arrangements.

Cons

I would encourage prospective employees to carefully evaluate the company culture before joining. In my experience, the work environment lacked the level of professionalism and collaborative leadership I expected. Leadership decisions at the senior level often appeared to be driven by personal viewpoints rather than objective discussion and open engagement. Employees who did not align with the preferred direction could experience resistance rather than constructive dialogue. The culture felt more aligned with a "my way or the highway" management style than a collaborative and inclusive approach. I also experienced situations where information communicated about my performance appeared inconsistent with my actual work contributions and outcomes. Rather than constructive feedback supported by objective metrics and open discussion, I felt there were instances where narratives surrounding performance were inaccurate or misrepresented. This created concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and the overall feedback process. The company has also faced regulatory challenges in the past, which may be worth researching independently as part of your due diligence process. My experience ultimately did not align with my expectations for leadership, transparency, and organizational culture.

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