World Wide Technology reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(2,521 total reviews)
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Jim Kavanaugh

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

World Wide Technology has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,521 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The World Wide Technology employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
Nov 2, 2015

I used to love WWT ...

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Health benefits are wonderful! You won't find these type of benefits anywhere else.

Cons

You will reign supreme if you are part of the "dynasty families" Favoritism runs deep. The Coaching Tool used to be something everyone followed and now is completely ignored. If you keep your mouth shut, head down, and do as they say - you'll be safe. Compensation is far below the market - for all of WWT's success; raises are far and few. People make up their own titles but they don't mean anything unless you are Director or higher.

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World Wide Technology Response
10y
Thanks for your long tenure with WWT and thanks for your feedback.
4.0
Oct 29, 2015

Glassdoor shows the true commitment!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Everyone seems to be very nice. Breaks are flexible and time off is given when earned and needed. Managers seem to really care about workers. I will tell you straight up that George is one of the greatest leaders you could ask for. He likes people and really appreciates what his workers do. He is also demanding like any other leader. Common sense runs strong in this leadership and they will discuss the brutal facts and talk about risk. They leave no stone unturned and are relentless at solving problems. They care about the level of service that they provide to customers over just about everything. The place is absolutely spotless. It has a recycling program. The profit sharing is awesome. The United site is terrific and informative about happenings of the company. The ties to United Way and Toys For Tots will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. This company does not run from charity like so many others do. They give back and because of this it inspires it's employee's to do the same. Promoting from within is common and it's nice. The growth is a pro, all the way.

Cons

Hearing a lot of complaints about pay and lack of raises. A promotion should always accompany a raise. If a worker is a good worker and being moved because of it, that is not a lateral move. They have a skill and it's needed elsewhere for a more important project. However, I have not met one person that does not like WWT in the company and are not passionate about it. Even the bad days are good days. Consider replacing the appraisal system with a reward system based from individual training plans that cover cross functional training by department and eventually career goals. Put individual milestones in place for the worker and let them know this is what you get when you reach this. Let them own their own training and let them stay on the supervisors/managers to get them cross trained effectively so they can reach that milestone, get a raise, and make our company more flexible and talented. Company relies to much on non-systematic communication for customer requirements, implement CCR's into product realization for every job. Customers dictate un-levelness. This is the nature of the business. This creates a chaotic environment. Embracing change is great, but managing that change and collaborating it effectively is difficult task that we struggle with. ANY company would at this rate though. We will never give up and will strive for perfection even though we know we'll never achieve it.

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World Wide Technology Response
10y
We appreciate the feedback. Thanks.
4.0
Oct 28, 2015

Project Mgmt.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great company to work for with great benefits.

Cons

It's difficult to increase your salary when receiving promotions within the company.

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World Wide Technology Response
10y
Good input. Thanks.
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