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Updated Nov 29, 2023
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Top Review Highlights by Sentiment
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Pros
- "RIM pays a few ticks better then most companies and their benefits and such are very good." (in 252 reviews)
- "Can't really think of any? Work life balance is good but that's because nobody returns your calls." (in 113 reviews)
Cons
- "You'll have senior leadership being consulted for relatively minor decisions that managers should be empowered to make." (in 65 reviews)
Ratings by Demographics
This rating reflects the overall rating of BlackBerry and is not affected by filters.
- 4.0FEATURED REVIEWSept 14, 2023Systems AdministratorCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearWaterloo, ON
Pros
Good company, good pay, flexible
Cons
Can't think of cons at this time
- 5.0Apr 4, 2023Software TesterFormer Employee
Pros
excellent company to work. Good culture
Cons
Not doing well in recent years
- 3.0Nov 26, 2023Technical Support AnalystFormer Employee, more than 1 yearWaterloo, ON
Pros
The company has a good reputation and the workers are friendly. The office is nice. Great opportunity to learn.
Cons
The company's performance is decreasing, which means that there will be no bonus for employees. Additionally, the CEO has recently resigned from the company.
- 1.0Nov 29, 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 1 yearToronto, ON
Pros
None, zip, zilch, zero, nada
Cons
No culture, don’t care about employees, no focus, no direction, no communication from top - stay away.
- 3.0Nov 26, 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 10 yearsWaterloo, ON
Pros
They provide decent benefits. Competitive pay.
Cons
Leadership was in chaos. Top-heavy. Declining prospects.
- 4.0Nov 23, 2023Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
Great culture and good salary
Cons
Return to office five days a week
- 5.0Nov 15, 2023Program ManagerCurrent EmployeeWaterloo, ON
Pros
Good pay, good benefits, good culture
Cons
Mandatory return to office 5 days a week
- 5.0Nov 14, 2023Senior Financial AnalystFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsWaterloo, ON
Pros
Professional company with loads of learning potential
Cons
Job Insecurity in a volatile market.
- 4.0Nov 12, 2023AnalystFormer Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Great work life/balance, flexibility, managers are great to work with
Cons
Below par salary compared to other employers
- 3.0Nov 8, 2023Senior Software EngineerCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearOttawa, ON
Pros
Salary is good Manager is nice
Cons
Some people is not interested in the technology
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BlackBerry has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 3,308 reviews left anonymously by employees. 51% of employees would recommend working at BlackBerry to a friend and 33% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -5% over the last 12 months.
51% of BlackBerry employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated BlackBerry 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.
