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20+ year company with a startup feel - Anonymous employee Paladin Data Systems Employee Review

5.0
Jul 14, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The sales and marketing team just came off the best year in company history (2016) followed by the best quarter (Q1 2017) - These results are largely due to a solid strategic vision set in 2011 that is really starting to produce dividends - Web-based civic tech products delivered via the Amazon Web Services Cloud. The company has a great relationship with Amazon - Exciting projects! We're currently implementing the new licensing and enforcement system for Washington State's Liquor and Cannabis Board ... this means every bar, restaurant, gas station, marijuana farm, pot shop, winery, brewery, and grocery store will be using our software to interact and comply with the state . Very cool! - A lean tech company outside the congestion of Seattle. The Kitsap Peninsula is beautiful, while still a ferry ride away from the big city. - Healthcare - Health Savings Accounts. This being my first company to have a HSA, I love it.

Cons

Transparency & fiefdoms: I would put this as a minor con, as I think this problem is being stamped out by upper leadership. However - there are some old holdouts of this 20 year company that are slow to buy in to the new way of doing business, focused too much their own importance (vs. the team), and scared to give up control of their division. This manifests as keeping information closed to other divisions and/or obfuscating data. But again, I think this problem is being effectively dealt with. - No 401K matching at this time, although I've heard the company is looking to add this

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5.0
Feb 11, 2021
Software engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Small tech company in small town. No commute. Enjoyable environment all the way around.

Cons

Non competitive pay and health benefits.

2.0
Jun 11, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A technology company on the Olympic peninsula! The location is one of the best "pros" one could ask for in the northwest. Small town feel and the best the northwest has to offer while Seattle is just a stone's throw away. Paladin has great hours as well. A nice balance without pushing too hard allows for a more easy going work environment. Very comfortable place to work. If you can stay in your lane, this can be a great steady job.

Cons

Salaries seem to be stagnant. One reason is that management relies on the great location and hours to stave off a real push for salary increases and raises. Another reason is that Paladin is still recovering from an unexpected revenue reduction a few years ago. Some strides have been made to improve the foundation, but there is still a long way to go. In reference to "stay in your lane" above, it is definitely frowned upon to speak up or offer any type of sparking conversation if unsolicited. This seemed to be different in the past (I've been here over 5 years). I've noticed this both firsthand and with others. The open door culture that was present when I first came here is gone.

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Thank you for taking time to share your perspective and experience about working at Paladin. I note that you've been with us for five years, so I appreciate your hanging in with us during one of the most challenging periods of the company's history and the country's rocky economy. As president of Paladin, I wanted to respond directly to your "stay in your lane" comment. First, thanks for your candor. Without such feedback, we don’t always know what our employees are thinking and feeling about the changes we've been making at Paladin. Changing our corporate strategy and culture from a software development consulting organization to a software products company has brought about some expected and unexpected challenges, and even the positive changes create stress for both employees and management. I definitely want to acknowledge that. At the same time, we all need to be thinking creatively and sharing thoughts and ideas. Since you wrote your review in June, I hope you've seen positive changes in management's invitation for open and frank discussions about what's working and what needs to change, our evolving organizational structure, and more professional development opportunities. Our management team is committed to communicating how we're doing as a company. I'll be discussing your comments at our next weekly management meeting, just to be sure all managers are on the same page about open communication, inviting suggestions and feedback, resolving issues quickly, and letting our employees know how much we appreciate your efforts. Please continue to let us know how we're doing. Jim Nall President and CEO Paladin Data Systems
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