While SAP decides whether to appeal the decision, we turned to the employees to find out how these companies internal reputations are faring. To date, SAP holds a slightly higher company rating than Oracle, and SAP’s co-CEOs Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe share an 81% approval rating, just three percentage points higher than Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.

But will SAP be able to persevere with its more satisfied workforce? Only time will tell.

In looking at more specific workplace satisfaction ratings, it’s interesting to note that SAP has a clear advantage when it comes to employee morale: SAP receives a 3.6 (satisfied) rating compared to Oracle’s 3.1 (OK) rating. It’s also worth pointing out that another strong area for SAP are ratings for fairness & respect: SAP receives a 3.2 (OK) rating and Oracle receives a 2.8 (OK) rating. Will SAP employee ratings hold as the impact of the suit and public notoriety sets in?

Curious what else employees have to say about working at these two companies? Below are some recent reviews shedding light on the culture within these companies.

In the SAP company reviews on Glassdoor, we find employees speaking highly about team culture, employee empowerment and notable brand name:

“Strong brand name, good reputation, good benefit, combination of business knowledge and technology skills, solid customer base, relax working environment,” - a SAP employee

“I’ve never seen a business where information is shared so freely among co-workers and teams. It’s a very entrepreneurial company, so you can really mold your experience here depending on what you are interested to do.” – SAP Solution Manager

“SAP is looking to change for the better – to empower employees, become more agile, sort out work life balance,” – SAP employee

Over at Oracle, employees write in about the senior leadership and the intense work ethic:

“Executive management is really strong at running a business and making it profitable.” – Oracle Principle Product Manager

“Great to participate in a winning company. Management is brilliant.” – Oracle employee

“Incredible, hard-working people, with great personalities and very strong work ethic; slackers are weeded out and don’t last.” – Oracle Senior Director

Do you work at SAP or Oracle? Share a company review and tell us what it’s like where you work. Does all this public and legal attention of your employer impact your job?

SAP Employees More Satisfied Than Oracle Employees; Will It Help Them To Retain Customers Following Copyright Suit? is a post from: Glassdoor Blog

Related posts:

1. Oracle Shareholders Not the Only Ones to Complain About Ellison’s Salary
2. Oracle to Buy Sun: Larry Ellison to become next Steve Jobs?
3. Oracle’s Sun Acquisition Complete; Sun CEO To Be Cut

Advertising and consumer sentiment aside, we took a close look at how each company’s employees rate their leadership and the organization, and Verizon has a very slight edge over AT&T, although neither company can boast about high numbers of 5-star reviews. Despite outward appearances, based on anonymous reviews these communication giants are suffering from a lack of communication with their employees.

In comparing the CEOs, Verizon’s chief executive Ivan Seidenberg’s 41% approval rating and 26% disapproval rating gives him the advantage in this round. AT&T’s head Randall Stephenson’s approval rating is lower than his disapproval rating – 29% approval, 35% disapproval – which is never a good sign for those at the top. However, employees note that Stephenson does get credit for Apple’s exclusive deal to sell the iPhone, although his management since leaves something to be desired.

The company ratings are on par with each other – both receive a “neutral” rating – Verizon has a 2.9 and AT&T has a 2.7. What is especially telling is how similar employee reviews are regarding the positives and negatives working at each – including the great benefits but lack of communication or focus on employees themselves.

According to Verizon employees, the strategy and layoffs hamper day to day productivity, but the opportunities for training and additional education reflect positively on the company:

Account Manager, Atlanta, GA: “Too much focus on day to day results vs long term strategy and planning.”

Anonymous: “The health plan is great. The training opportunities are great. If you are a self-starter and competent, and meet your deadlines, you are not micro-managed.”

Marketing Manager, Irving, TC: “Hang on to your seat, because there will be a layoff every 6 months. The environment is becoming progressively more cut-throat and less collaborative.”

Systems Analyst & Programmer, Tampa, FL: “Good health package, annual performance based bonus, large and stable company that has its’ hands in everything, they have tuition assistance and also give you full access to a multitude of free elearning courses.”

AT&T employees are somewhat less satisfied with senior leadership, but most reviews note that benefits and advancement opportunities are a boon for the communications company:

Executive Director, Los Angeles,CA: “The people of AT&T are good, decent, hard working, dedicated people who deserve much better than what they’ve gotten. There is horrendous senior leadership at the top.”

Manager of Staff, Redmond, WA: “Upper management doesn’t seem to have a grasp of what is happening at customer level. Resources, promotions and decisions often based on manager to manager relationships and not on sound business reasoning.”

Retail Sales Consultant: “Pay is excellent, training is very helpful, Amazing benifits and compensation!!… They take care of their employees.”

Anonymous, Chicago, IL: “Job Stability, Lure of working with a Fortune 100 company. Good Leadership.”

IPTV Network Analyst, Irving, TX: “Professional advancement and training is top notch. Achievements are recognized, and innovation is encouraged.”

Neither company wins this battle, nor is there a clear front-runner in the ongoing wireless war. We’ll be keeping a close eye on employee sentiment as the lawsuit continues to grab headlines.

If you work inside either of these companies, let us know what you think.

AT&T’s “There’s a Map for That” Lawsuit Against Verizon is a post from: Glassdoor Blog

Related posts:

1. Mobile Companies & CEOs: Are They All Talk?
2. Goldman Sachs: An Insider Perspective
3. Sprints Signs Deal with Ericsson: Sprint Employees to become Ericsson Employees