Leaders aren't leaders if they don't know how to motivate their teams through collaboration and trust - Anonymous employee Relativity Employee Review

2.0
Aug 26, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Perks and people. Most "on the front lines" are friendly and motivated to learn new things and help each other out. Perks are self explanatory. The company has a specific interest in giving back to the community (great focus on tech and education in Chicago) and the company in the form of outings, lunches, and gear. Also, kCura seems to have pretty stable growth and a sustained customer base so they're not going anywhere any time soon.

Cons

Leadership (CEO and VP) is often quick to blame individuals or the department for poor quality or bad outcomes, when really it starts from the top - lead by example, please! Entire departments are written off if they seemingly "don't get it" or don't produce exactly what leadership has in mind. What ever happened to providing context and goals - not requirements and ill-vetted opinions - so the team can collaborate on the appropriate solution? What happened to trusting the people you hired to do their jobs and play their part in making kCura successful (and keeping it that way)? Also, remaining competitive with outdated technology is only going to get harder and harder - do you want to become the Motorola/Sears of the Chicago engineering community?

Explore other reviews about Relativity

5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely supportive environment; everyone is there to help you succeed.

Cons

No noticeable or prominent cons.

2.0
Jul 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free Lunch on Wednesdays Solid Benefits Good pay for new hires

Cons

The flexible work week doesn't actually exist. It's an excuse to require some employees to work more than the 40 hour work week. Chicago employees are required to go into the office at least 2 days a week, even if rest of the team is remote. My specific team is without clear direction or leadership. Performative corporate jargon is rewarded over meaningful contributions. Existing employees are paid significantly less than new hires. At least on my team, there have been differences of $20 to $30K in annual salary for the same level.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All