had potential once upon a time - Employee Upgrade Employee Review

2.0
Oct 20, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

some areas have improved over the years: - HR used to be some of the worst in corporate america, this seems to have leveled off at least some - individual teams / members / middle managers can be excellent people, just be careful - facility teams work very hard to make the offices nice - remote workers get a lot of support and preference for computer issues - larger offices get good support too... some exceptions... - benefits good considering some factors... but... - always stocked with food and snacks if that moves the needle at all for you

Cons

- upper management does not care about you, all you are is a piece of meat that might move a number from 0.01 to 0.02 - CEO is angling more for RTO, yet plenty of people get hired remotely if you are special enough - hybrid schedules change all the time and are not a guarantee - good workers always "rewarded" with more work, because the good teams are overworked and understaffed, they are never rewarded with a raise, unless you work here a long long time (maybe) - promotions and raise structures / bonus structures only exist for some departments. if you work in a dept without one then you must beg for a raise or else you'll actually never get it - benefits continually get worse. it isnt a deal breaker yet, but old plans were better - PTO... good for some, but look at the fine print - execs will throw people under the bus any time they feel like you have made them look bad, dont trust them - communication from dept A to dept B is non existent, requires pulling teeth at least %50 of time

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5.0
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Pros

Great amenities like snacks and stuff

Cons

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4.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

* The company provides free snacks in the office, which is a great perk for daily productivity. * Frequent company-wide events help foster a strong sense of community and team bonding. * The relaxed dress code allows employees to wear casual clothes, contributing to a comfortable and welcoming workplace environment. Elaboration: Mentioning these specific perks highlights a positive company culture that prioritizes employee well-being and comfort. When writing a Glassdoor review, these details are highly valuable to job seekers because they speak to the "day-to-day" experience of the role. Highlighting the balance between professional expectations and casual, social benefits creates a well-rounded picture of what it is like to be part of the team, suggesting that management values both morale and employee satisfaction.

Cons

The work environment is heavily defined by excessive micromanagement that stifles independent problem-solving. Communication is fragmented, as everyone provides different answers to the same questions, leading to constant confusion and redundant tasks. Furthermore, the internal culture is cutthroat; people are frequently willing to sabotage or "screw over" colleagues just to gain a minor personal advantage, which creates a deep lack of trust throughout the office. Advice for management: Management needs to establish a unified standard operating procedure to stop the conflicting information being disseminated to staff. Additionally, leadership should address the toxic "every person for themselves" mentality by fostering a culture that rewards teamwork rather than individual gain at the expense of others. Reducing the level of constant oversight would also empower employees to be more productive and engaged in their actual responsibilities.

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