Lawson Software Reviews

Pros

- Competitive compensation for twincities area
- flexible work environment (ability to work from home at least one day a week)
- good relationship with business partners

Cons

- internal promotion within finance is rare
- senior management disconnected from the masses

Pros

The work was challenging. There was a strong sense of teamwork.

Cons

The economic downturn hit the company for some time

Advice to Senior Management

Keep the culture

Pros

good work\life balance with a good company heritage. Excellent product line. Competent but not agressive management team. Geographically undesireable location

Cons

Company is not agressive at all in its marketing efforts. Could not execute on a focus 3 year plan. Continual shift in priorities

Advice to Senior Management

Focus on the plan. Hold people responsible for meeting the plan which was not done during my tenure. Accountability starts at the top

Pros

If you are a highly motivated individual and enjoy interacting with new clients, learning new industries, and working with others at a fast pace, then Lawson is the place for you.

Cons

If you are not a self-starter and highly organized, you will be challenged at Lawson. Emloyee and managers rarely have one on ones, so if you are new to consulting, this could be a challenge. It is up to the employee to pilot their career at Lawson.

Pros

Lots of ability to move around the organization and good quality people

Cons

Since Infor has acquired it is a much smaller company but Infor is prepared to grow the S3 and M3 business and seems to take care of their customers

Pros

It provides a good work /life balance.
Not a lot of internal cumbersome processes.

Cons

There are no real advancement paths in field positions

Pros

Location. Provides products that organizations really need. Market leadership.

Cons

Small enough enough to be growing, hungry and viable. Large enough to not see employee training and job growth needs.

Just acquired by Infor (July 2011).

Pros

Collaboration, support from management, benefits, competitive salary

Cons

Investment in infrastructure, too many changes over last 5 years

Advice to Senior Management

Look for the hidden talent in the company; keep the innovators

Pros

work environment, benefits, flexible work schedule, coworkers

Cons

Some work groups are siloed, need more open cross-functional communication.

Advice to Senior Management

Thanks.

Pros

Many great people, good pay and decent benefits (at least prior to the acquisition), opportunities to telecommute, and a good location in downtown St. Paul.

Cons

Senior management has not been overly successful creating, communicating, and championing a coherent vision within the company. Also, Lawson was recently acquired by a company with a reputation for focusing on maximizing shareholder profit, rather than value for customers.

Advice to Senior Management

HD, I hope your shiny new gold parachute provides you with a smooth landing onto the golf course, as you wouldn't want to hurt your arm and screw up your swing. Meanwhile, don't worry about the rest of the laid off rank and file, I'm sure everyone will be able to find another job before forclosure and hunger set in. Classy parting comments, tool.