Metaswitch reviews about "management"

15 minute notice to layoff, arrogant top level management, carrot dangling

The training on offer is sub par and you're thrown into the deep end, management don't do much to help.

The employee is not important you are only a number. The layer of managers are not people oriented, they are on the position only because of time in the company or they are good in their previous job but a few of them are good with people.

The company’s emphasis over the past 5 years has been to cut expenses instead of focusing on growth as in other great pre-ipo companies. Unfair US wage structure where every city in the US is considered 1 labor market so employees in metropolitan cities risk being paid below local market value. No pay adjustments for ICs that get promoted to managers. Claims that it’s not in their policy. Half a week of pay for paternal leave with hesitation on granting government PFL. A culture of secretive non open communication from management. No emphasis on continuous training (no budget for taking professional courses, etc) Rarely would the company use industry standard software or tools to help promote work productivity. This makes it difficult for employees to gain relevant skills that can be used for careers outside of Metaswitch if you stay there for too long. Company housing in the U.K. is like a college dorm and is not suitable for seasoned professionals.

Salary progression not the most competetive and not very transparent. Quality and style of management varies a lot. Lack of lateral hires to bring in outside ideas/experience.

Product management makes some questionable decisions

Pay raises were rare over time

Senior Management is by the numbers with little regard for employees opinions or advancement.