Never known a company more on a downward slide... - Anonymous employee IRIS Software Group Employee Review

2.0
Feb 5, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Even though a lot of people are leaving, there are still some good people there. Additionally the work/life balance is relatively good and you'll get to finish work on time most days.

Cons

I've never known a company more on a downward slide than IRIS, particularly the HCM Division. They're losing staff at a ridiculous rate, with at least 3 people a month from Sales leaving, and a 100% staff turnover level in Marketing compared to about 6 months ago. Sales people simply don't want to work in an environment where commission is not achievable due to targets which are not doable (in November 2017 only ONE PERSON in Sales hit target...) Marketing don't want to work for a company where Sales come first no matter what, and have more of a say in Marketing campaigns that they do. Sales literally tell Marketing how to do their job which I'm sure explains everyone jumping ship to more modern-thinking companies. Marketing are not creative and use the same offers for months on end, to the point where customers had no benefit taking advantage of an offer because they knew it would be on again a few weeks later. It's got to the stage now where there's a real toxic atmosphere in the Faulkner House office, with management literally emailing the Sales team telling them to tell 15 minute lunches so they're back on the phones sooner when they're having a particularly bad day. Additionally the HCM Senior Management Team are some of the rudest, most unapproachable people I've ever shared an office with, and Sales in particular being awful, although they've recently brought back an old Director to keep an eye on everything. Maybe things are changing, but by time they do, everyone who adds value to the HCM Division will have left.

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5.0
Jan 6, 2025
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Pros

I have been with Iris for approximately 5 months and have been incredibly impressed. The people I work with from my peers, leadership (including executive leadership) and my team, are amazing. Building relationships has been easy as most of the employees are open to it, are very collaborative and genuinely want to help! Iris is also focused on equality and ensure we all have a fair opportunity for growth. While we have a lot to do here, it is clear that we are valued.

Cons

As a rapidly growing organization, we have some growing pains and some foundational processes, systems and flow that need to be updated and/or adjusted, but nothing that won't be fixed over time.

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IRIS Software Group Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted that you are enjoying your time at IRIS and recognise all the fantastic things we do for our employees. We’re proud to be a Great Place To Work™, and we’re committed to ensuring that all our amazing employees can bring their full selves to work, grow their career with us, shape our future as a business, and enjoy meaningful work. We’re always looking for ways we can be the best we can be, and we would welcome any further suggestions. Please speak to your HR representative or leave a comment in our next Peakon survey. Kind regards, the HR team
3.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Great product and team. Just no focus on US operations.

Cons

Company has no real direction for US operations.

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