Terribly Toxic Culture - OD Hyland Employee Review

1.0
Jul 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is good work to be done and some awesome people there.

Cons

Culture can’t thrive where fear and ego dominate. At Hyland, too many talented, high-integrity professionals are being overlooked or pushed aside while promotions go to those with the right connections rather than the right capabilities. The result? A leadership structure riddled with ego, insecurity, and a fear of real talent. Even some of the stronger VPs acknowledge what many employees already know: HR is toxic and untrustworthy. The so-called "anonymous surveys"? No one believes they’re truly anonymous—and that fear silences honesty. The company continues to underutilize its most capable team leaders while elevating those who lack professional skill or leadership talent—often because they pose no threat to fragile egos above them. If Hyland is serious about building a high-performing culture, a deep and courageous house cleaning is overdue—starting all the way up at the VP level. Until then, trust will remain broken, and the most visionary, skilled people will either check out—or leave.

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Hyland Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. At Hyland, we’re committed to creating a workplace built on trust, integrity and opportunity. We take employee feedback seriously and have fair, transparent processes in place for career development guided by performance, potential, and alignment with our values. We also want to assure you that our employee surveys are confidential and help us understand how our people are feeling to drive meaningful changes that support the wellbeing and success of our workforce. We encourage all current Hylanders to continue using these resources and speaking up—we are always listening. While this review does not reflect the broader experience of many employees who thrive at Hyland, we appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to listening, supporting growth, and maintaining a culture of trust and respect. We wish you the best in your future endeavors. - Hyland HR Team

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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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.

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Hyland Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years with Hyland. We’re glad to hear that work-life balance, flexibility, development opportunities and — most importantly — the people you work with continue to stand out. Your comments reflect what we value deeply: a strong culture shaped by talented, supportive teams and managers who help make Hyland a great place to work. We also appreciate your feedback on competing priorities and hiring considerations. As Hyland continues to grow and evolve, balancing priorities is a natural part of that journey, and we remain focused on supporting our teams and strengthening how we operate. Thank you for your continued contributions and for helping make Hyland’s culture what it is. - Hyland HR Team
2.0
May 23, 2026
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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
1mo
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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