HID Reviews

Pros

HID's management is proactive in forecasting and looking forward to opportunities while minimizing risks of a bad economy. The potential to make a difference is there and HID is open to new ideas and I think its dedication to customer first is what will really set it apart from its competitors.

Cons

The company has been going through growing pains which affects communication and efficiencies. There are no clear mechanisms in place to measure success factors. It seems as though departments and regions operate in silos.

Advice to Senior Management

Look at ways to break down silos, institute processes and apply metrics for measuring success. Make sure the right talent is leading up initiatives and that management acknowledges leadership skills and talents vs reacting to titles.

Pros

Growing industry
product line monopoly
Strong and talented colleagues with drive
high marketing budget supports industry position
Good benefits, etc

Cons

Relative quality of managers (and VPs) varies significantly from department to department -- Leadership in operations is very strong and steady; leadership in other departments like product marketing and marketing communications? not so much
Managers provide positive reviews and feedback, then lay off staff.

Advice to Senior Management

I would offer these axioms as feedback to the leadership at HID: * Practice what you preach, * Lead by example, *Walk to the talk.

Pros

Growing company ( A little too fast) never a dull moment. Pay is a bit above scale.

Cons

No advancement at all and there is an obvious hierarchy going on. No training and complete lack of project management. Very understaffed for a growing company.

Advice to Senior Management

IT needs better management PERIOD!

Pros

It's a global; company and the trips around the world, mainly Germany are a nice perk. Getting any extra free time over there was a challenge. But hey they paid for it, work should come first.

Cons

Upper management guidence is non existant, future growth within the company is limited, it's just not big enough to grow insode of. Take what you learn thee and use it to find another better paying job.

Advice to Senior Management

Have management take how to be a better manager classes. and how to listen to my employees. Something like the D.I.S.C. or the Myers-Briggs. not everyone can be managed the same way. Learn how to manage each individual effectively, and we would be willing to do more for you.

Pros

good job and nice place to work

Cons

no growth or places to expand

Advice to Senior Management

keep growing