Oct 25, 2012
TiVo
Part of Xperi
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TiVo reviews
3.8
80% would recommend to a friend
Dave Shull
66% approve of CEO
58% positive business outlook
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2.0
Oct 3, 2012
The people are great, but if your boss wants a 1:1 in a conference room, call in sick!
Former employee, more than 3 years
San Jose, CA
Recommend
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Business Outlook
Pros
TiVo makes a killer product and if you're in the field trials program, you get free service and equipment. The atmosphere is really relaxed and they offer telecommuting, flexible schedules, and encourage creativity. Everyone in my department was super friendly and supportive. I think the pay is also decent.
Cons
Unlike most other companies I've worked for, there is no "rumor mill" or "watercooler talk" about impending layoffs--nothing to help you get mentally prepared. Your manager just comes to you one day for your regular one on one, but this time they reserve a conference room and come equipped with a red file folder telling you that IT is shutting down your credentials as you speak. The last layoff (about 10% of total workforce) was a complete and utter surprise, so kudos to the executive team for keeping a secret. The government could use people like that! At least I had a good manager who had a heart and really empathized with me even though she had to do the dirty work of decisions made above her pay grade. There is no onsite gym, no 401(k) matching, no cafeteria, and the onsite haircut company charges $20 for a simple cut.
1.0
Sep 19, 2012
Run. Unless you like secretive, pop layoffs. Sinking ship.
Current employee, more than 5 years
Alviso, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Several great people still remain. Competitive pay. Once a cool product.
Cons
Clueless senior management. No respect for employees. No loyalty for those keeping the company afloat. Very secretive layoffs without any warning. Recent wave of 60 out of 600 employees. Wasn't performance based as there are major holes to fill now that are really unfillable.
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