Acquisitions: They are constantly looking to acquire companies that build their product portfolio. While this can be a good thing, they don't plan the integration well enough, especially from a technology perspective.
Solera was just acquired by Vista Equity, which has a back track record for cutting head count.
Solera (and AutoPoint) tend to run very lean, piling multiple responsibilities on each person.
Upper management is determined by relationships with the GM, resulting in some people that are in positions that are too much for them.
Some of their C level management are trying to do too many job roles, so they are slow in making decisions.
Some promises weren't kept with the bonus' in 2015, resulting in a shortage of about 40% of what was promised. Solera changed the rules on the bonuses after the fiscal year was completed.
Upper management is very slow to act, causing serious doubts in their leadership ability and resulting in losing top talent.
Compensation isn't in alignment with job demand, resulting in losing more talented people and very high turn over.
No policy for merit increases, the only raises seem to happen if you get a promotion or threaten to quit.
