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Poor management is preventing the company from success - Senior Software QA Engineer Nuance Employee Review

3.0
Jan 18, 2016
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Pros

Pretty good benefits/compensation. Annual bonuses, stock purchase plan, 401k matching.

Cons

The company is constantly acquiring other companies so it never shows good quarterly results. The CEO is consistently one of the highest paid CEO's in Massachusetts, in spite of the company's lackluster performance. Heavy workload, lots of unpaid overtime. Frequent layoffs to try to improve the bottom line, rather than reducing salaries of highly over-paid management team.

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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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