Nortel Networks Reviews

Pros

Good crowd of well-meaning, talented engineers, real history to the company which created a relaxed atmosphere. Great sports facilities. Good canteen.

Cons

Glass ceiling, promotions based on who talks the corporate talk, those with real ability were left in lower jobs to do the real work. Poor salaries for mere mortals compared to average.

Advice to Senior Management

It's all a bit late to give advice now, isn't it? My advice would have been to account honestly, better in the long run.

Pros

• Advanced technology in communication technology
• Very talented people to work with
• Lots of opportunities to grow
• Very good work environment

Cons

• Up-level management had issues to grow the company
• Too many things to focus at company level
• Went bankruptcy and lost job

Advice to Senior Management

• Should focus on the growth of the company
• Know your competitor
• Do not allow this to happen again for Canadian company

Pros

Compensation
Flexibility of schedule
Professional caliber of colleagues

Cons

Company is bankrupt and going out of business

Advice to Senior Management

Advocate jobs in new companies for remaining loyal employees

Pros

Special projects and constant change.

Cons

No future at the company.

Pros

good salary, good benefits, relaxed environment

Cons

many to list here...wasted so much money on internal controls

Advice to Senior Management

should have had a good CEO

Pros

I enjoyed the company of my co-workers, but unfortunately with upper management and the economy that didn't end up mattering for very much.

Cons

Massive layoffs, bankruptcy, the end of the company. Worthless stock options, corporate raiders. And seven words more of reasons not to work here.

Advice to Senior Management

Cutting IT and sales staff isn't the best way to get out of bankruptcy. Nor is selling the only profitable divisions.

Pros

Work/Life Balance
Able to work from home

Cons

Constant Unstability - company eventually went backrupt

Pros

Great people to work with, good work-life balance.

Cons

Financial mis-management by senior executives.

Pros

Honest and frank employer, straight forward when talking to employees

Cons

Below standards work environment compared to other average IT companies

Advice to Senior Management

Too late

Pros

Some very good technology in the optical group and good oppitunity to undertake business travel

Cons

unfocused management and lack of senior leadership from the CEO down