Desire2Learn Reviews

Pros

Opportunity to learn from other employees who are qualified.
The ability to understand management decisions and why.
No whip.

Cons

Features are important than simplicity.
There are agile teams in a plane in flight with words waterfall on it's wings.

Advice to Senior Management

Give the employees what they deserve to reduce the high turnaround.
Employees may have an exit strategy.
Respect Devs.

Pros

There are many very intelligent and wise developers at Desire2Learn, which makes for lots of opportunities to learn. The projects can be challenging, and the work gives you lots of room to grow. The atmosphere is really relaxed and social, you can get up and play a game of ping pong, or fooseball, but people are also very passionate about their work and you are expected to get your work done. Working for a company in the education industry can give you a feeling of working for something meaningful as well.

Cons

Some HR policies are the spotlight of many contentions. The way compensation is presented is counter-productive sometimes and is lower than the industry average, especially for more Sr. developers.

Advice to Senior Management

More clear pay scale so people know what they can achieve while working at the company. Take more advice on a few HR policies, especially those that have been proven to not work by academics around the world for years.

Pros

Desire2Learn is a great place to work.

Cons

Downtown Kitchener location is not the greatest.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work.

Pros

Young, dynamic company. Private company that doesn't have to bend over for investors or the public markets. Very client focused and and move quickly. Many smart people and provides lot's of autonomy to your job and contribute across the board.

Cons

Have missed several opportunities to grow the company in a market where our competition really hasn't been that strong. If anything this may be due to the lack of experience in senior management. Compensation is neutral and maybe somewhat below market values. Should be more insight for employees into the health of the company IMO.

Advice to Senior Management

Communicate better with employees in general.