SAS reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(3,118 total reviews)
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Jim Goodnight

79% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

SAS has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SAS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
Apr 12, 2023

Amazing place

Recommend
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Pros

Great place to work, it's amazing

Cons

Pace was a little slow

3.0
Apr 11, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Good financial benefits like extra 3% super if you contribute 3% as well. Some training if you are in the right areas. Staff are generally helpful and friendly, though the best staff are rapidly departing. They do invest in nice office and social perks like a fully stocked kitchen and very nice office. Work can be quite varied, and the company is generally well-respected by clients.

Cons

Environment can be quite negative and demanding and unsupportive. Management and company paralysis. Very unsupportive with any internal or external personnel issues. HR does the absolute bare minimum or even negligent to avoid doing anything helpful if anything is remotely outside status quo. Year-on-year erosion of wages below CPI with no justification. Management structure is outrageously shallow - far too many direct reports - so don't expect much personal attention, as much as frontline managers do their best.

4.0
Apr 10, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Impressive Work-Life Balance: One of the most striking aspects of working at SAS is the excellent work-life balance. The company genuinely values the well-being of its employees and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Flexible hours, remote work options, and a supportive management team all contribute to an enjoyable and stress-free work environment. Wonderful Teammates: The camaraderie and support provided by my colleagues at SAS have been exceptional. Team members are friendly, helpful, and committed to working collaboratively. The positive atmosphere fostered by my coworkers has made coming to work each day a pleasure.

Cons

Below-Average Compensation: While the work-life balance is certainly a highlight, the compensation package at SAS leaves much to be desired. Salaries are not competitive with industry standards, making it difficult to feel truly valued for the work we put in. This could lead to a higher turnover rate as employees seek better-paying opportunities elsewhere. Limited Transferable Skills: Unfortunately, the nature of the work at SAS does not provide many opportunities for employees to develop transferable skills. The tasks can be repetitive, and the learning curve tends to plateau after a short time. This may hinder professional growth and make it challenging to transition into new roles or industries.

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