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Good/Bad - Anonymous employee Nuance Employee Review

3.0
Mar 17, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay for performance structure works.. those who are performing get paid for it.

Cons

There is a crazy amount of nepotism and bias towards friends and family members who work at Nuance. The close friends will get well-above average raises when other team members who may even have equal or higher performance ratings get the standard raise. It's amazing no one has brought this up yet. I've heard the biggest culprit is HR itself so they're not going to be of any help. It creates terrible inequities within teams and we end up losing the best workers because they know others are getting bigger rewards simply because of their relationships with the next level up.

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Pros

The company offers excellent training and a thorough onboarding process, helping new hires feel well-prepared and confident. The small, close-knit teams foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where you never feel lost in the crowd. Employees take pride in the innovative technology and software being developed, which is recognized as impactful within the industry. (Note: The company was acquired by Microsoft to bring potential for future growth.)

Cons

While the company excels in many areas, there’s limited upward mobility, especially in certain career paths, which can be frustrating for those seeking advancement. Additionally, feedback from employees often feels like it’s not taken seriously, which can lead to disengagement when trying to influence change or improve processes.

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