SolarWinds reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,463 total reviews)
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Sudhakar Ramakrishna

79% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

SolarWinds has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,463 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SolarWinds 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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1.0
Dec 17, 2023

"The Magic List of Andrea Webb."

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Pros

say goodbye to all good memories. You are leaving and the clowns are staying.

Cons

Won't let go of anyone from Ex Pulse Secure, but now they're only picking the old-timers for layoffs. By 2024, the company got smaller, giving our CEO a real headache. Honestly, he's not the best fit to lead. He's got trust issues with the current staff, bringing in hundreds from his old gig and sweeping any misbehavior they do under the rug

1.0
Aug 21, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Direct manager has been good in this mess.

Cons

Senior management act single minded, not open to dialogue. New ideas are batted away without consideration, you would have thought they'd at least try and turn a negative situation into a positive spin but it's been a leadership team without any leaders. A predictable blame cycle is trending within the company, tools are to blame, then marketing, then sales, then it's product, then it's the partners who aren't doing enough to warrant the margins and it keeps on going and on and on. Dubious hiring of ALOT of people from Pulse Secure where the CEO used to work, doesn't give a equal opportunities vibe at all, if the people brought in actually improved the company thats one thing but they contributed to it's downfall for the last 2years.

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SolarWinds Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. With ideation and innovation at our core, our executive leaders welcome new ideas and encourage feedback through open discussions in our Ask Me Anything sessions and semi-annual employee engagement surveys. SolarWinds provides equal opportunities to all candidates and employees and treats everyone fairly and with respect. We have zero tolerance for nepotism and have made it our mission to continue growing as a diverse company by hiring talent with competence, commitment, and good attitudes. We encourage employee referrals and value all employee experiences and backgrounds as they provide diverse perspectives. We encourage you to include your feedback in the upcoming employee engagement survey and participate in the next Ask Me Anything session to address your concerns with department blaming. You can also connect with your local People Partner to share your conflicts with leadership.
1.0
Aug 1, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

CEO's Good Intentions: Despite the numerous issues, it is evident that the CEO had good intentions when leading the company. Unfortunately, the negative influence of his untrustworthy friends has undermined his efforts. In conclusion, the work environment at this company is far from ideal. The toxic influence of

Cons

Lack of Accountability: It is disheartening to witness a lack of accountability for the CEO's friends who were brought in from the old company. Employees fear retaliation, making it almost impossible to voice any concerns or complaints about their actions, even when they harm the company and its people. Ineffective New Management: The new management, consisting of CEO's friends, has proven to be disastrous for the company. They have abused the CEO's trust, engaging in wasteful practices, micro-management, bullying, and promoting a low morale work environment. The sales team, once thriving with expert individuals, has lost half of its members due to these toxic conditions. Nonexistent HR Department: The HR department seems to be nonfunctional, failing to address the issues plaguing the company. The lack of support and guidance from HR only exacerbates the existing problems. Stagnant Products: The company's products have failed to keep up with the changing times. Instead of continuous improvement, the products seem stuck in the past, hindering the company's growth and competitiveness.

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