Red Tape. Overworked. Too many Product People Layers - Product Manager Relativity Employee Review

3.0
Aug 17, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited vacation days. Many fun clubs you could join. Free in-office beverages. Plenty of software tools to use.

Cons

There are too many processes and layers of leadership to go through to get your projects approved. Depending on which team you are on, some engineering managers do not follow Relativity core values. Their bosses are aware but do not care. Brace yourself for being micromanaged and having to second guess every decision you make.

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Relativity Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback around working at Relativity – I apologize that your work experience at Relativity has not been as positive as it has in the past. I want to briefly address your point on your experience with some managers not adhering to our Core Values. We incorporate our Core Values into various aspects of management training and hold all managers accountable to the same leadership expectations as it pertains to the Core Values. Our Core Values will continue to be fundamental to Relativity’s hiring and onboarding processes, broader employee and management trainings and our performance management process to ensure these are a fundamental part of who we are as Relativians. No one likes to feel micromanaged; accountability and decision making at all levels are critical to growth and success. We encourage open and transparent dialogue between employees and managers to surface issues like these, so we can course correct swiftly. I’d welcome you to reach out to me to schedule a one-on-one conversation to discuss your feedback and how we can work together to make your experience at Relativity the best it can be. –Beth Clutterbuck, CHRO

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