Unsatisfactory Work Culture - Developer Hyland Employee Review

2.0
Oct 30, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The majority of the people at Hyland are good, and no one wants to see anybody actively fail. The on-side diners and gym facilities are nice, and the remaining culture/activities are a perk.

Cons

Hyland underpays significantly, and when recruiting, goes specifically after junior developers who don't know any better so that they won't have to pay well. Same with QA testers. The quality of leadership is hit-or-miss, mostly miss. Corporate leadership is currently playing games with technical employees where they recognize that R&D is underpaid, but won't do anything about it and waffle around the issue when asked directly. I left after a year of corporate leadership being unable or unwilling to make pay decisions regarding R&D and share them with employees. The re-org was deeply unpopular and miscommunication abounded. No one is sure how to proceed with their jobs. Career paths are unclear. Training provided is rushed, unfocused, and often doesn't line up with actual job responsibilities. Management heavily plays favorites, and poor performers are promoted due to social connections and appearances. More junior employees are steamrolled, passed over, and/or ignored. Feedback is often lukewarm at best. The company's famous culture is rapidly disappearing due to financial irresponsibility, mismanagement, and poor decision-making. It's very disappointing.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work/life balance Great people to work with on daily basis Ability to work remote (US based) Plenty of development opportunities I've been given the tools I need to do my job and be innovative I have an amazing manager and team that I lead

Cons

I am restricted on where I can hire new employees right now. There are a lot of competing priorities with similar deadlines which can be stressful, but the days go by fast.

2.0
May 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote or hybrid capability. Usually a flexible schedule.

Cons

Constant quiet firing. They've figured out how to avoid public disclosures quite well. Every month they're whacking batches of 20~30 employees - esp. if you were in a higher pay band or part of an acquired company. There's constant leadership churn as of late - not that leadership was ever that great, but the clownshow has more makeup on the pigs now. If you were part of an acquired company, the stench of nepotism was constant. Hyland doesn't provide legitimate training or certification assistance for everyone. Their products would fail any sort of security scan by an AI tool too. If you're a customer, buyer beware.

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Hyland Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for your years of service at Hyland. We recognize that organizational change can be difficult and that periods of transition may feel uncertain. While experiences can vary, this perspective does not fully reflect our approach as an organization. We remain committed to clear communication, responsible workforce practices and investing in employee growth and development opportunities. As Hyland continues to grow and evolve, we are focused on supporting our employees and customers through this journey and strengthening how we operate for long-term success. We appreciate your perspective and wish you all the best in your next chapter. - Hyland HR Team
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