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"Thorough on-boarding process, strong mid-level management, very flexible work life balance too."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Actuate full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
The benefits are outstanding, especially for those requiring full family/partner benefits. Many other perks include a free gym on campus, delightful location near the SF Bay.
Cons
None that I have seen to date.
Advice to Management
Keep doing what you are doing now, employees and customers alike seem very pleased with the recent evolution of changes which are all positive.
Actuate 2014-04-28 13:23 PDT![Actuate Logo]()
"Major Account Director"
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Negative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Actuate full-time
Pros
Smart people. Very good products
Cons
very top down and some of the decisions at the top are nuts.
Advice to Management
a long term plan would be great
Actuate 2017-11-23 12:29 PST![Actuate Logo]()
"good place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Actuate full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Great people - if you move to california
Cons
not good at acquiring companies
Advice to Management
not much to give since they were acquired by opentext
Actuate 2017-09-07 10:49 PDTHelpful (1)
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"software engineer"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Actuate full-time
Pros
Good people to work with.
Cons
Management has changed a lot as I heart from the people still stayed.
Actuate 2017-06-11 07:10 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Poor Management - No Vision"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Actuate (More than 3 years)
Pros
You can maintain a decent work life balance.
Cons
During my time, the company lacked clear vision or direction. Departments didn't work well together as teams. It seemed there was more in-fighting and politics and they way you got ahead was being in the boy's club.
Low pay, and management creates delusional sense of advancement.
Total sales culture.Advice to Management
Look for better talent, not just cheap talent. Create a growth plan for your employees. Hire better leaders / management.
Actuate 2017-03-18 11:20 PDT![Actuate Logo]()
"Sales Development Rep"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Actuate full-time
Pros
It was a fun group of employees and the company had a solid product. The job was low-stress. The company had fun outings and events.
Cons
No career path for Sales Development. Very hard to transition into another role. Management team was hit or miss. Some managers in certain departments were great while others were miserable. Because a huge amount of employees sat together in the same room, it was at times a very intimidating work environment and extremely competitive.
Advice to Management
Managers need to be more involved with their team. The manager needs to be more invested with coaching and less focused on metrics/numbers.
Actuate 2017-01-01 21:02 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Think carefully before joining this team!"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookI worked at Actuate full-time
Pros
A regular paycheck. Casual attire. A job title.
Cons
If you take a job with Actuate (and, from what I understand, the following will apply to all other OpenText logos as well), do it for the right reasons. Make it a short-term move intended to improve your income and job title. Stay no longer than necessary - as soon as you are ready to advance your career, start looking for that next job again.
For entry-level folks: Go for it! Just don't drink their Kool-Aid. OpenText is the WalMart of software. However, since their goal is to hire college grads only, the entry level wages aren't too bad. Get a year or two of experience in the industry and then move on.Advice to Management
None. Absolutely none.
The OpenText management team knows exactly what they are doing. They are creating an imbalanced multi-headed corporate beast, and, with each acquisition, the beast grows. It's a pity that this team can't find a way to grow its employees' careers and wages as well.Actuate 2016-04-23 11:42 PDT![Actuate Logo]()
"Great place to work fresh out of college"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOPros
Lots of learning
corporate culture
Good Support TeamCons
20-25% lower than market rate on Salary
Odd working hoursAdvice to Management
No Advice
Actuate 2015-10-23 11:59 PDT![Actuate Logo]()
"Actuate"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Actuate (More than 10 years)
Pros
Good work - life balance.
Cons
Lack of communication and direction from management
Actuate 2015-09-23 10:01 PDT![Actuate Logo]()
"Great People to Work With"
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No opinion of CEOI worked at Actuate full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
A lot of great people to work with at the individual and first level manager levels. Good technology that was fun to work with.
Cons
CEO had trouble innovating and sticking with a strategy. Every 9 months the CEO was trying to reinvent the company which made it impossible for any strategy to get traction.
Advice to Management
Pick a strategy and stick with it. You have a good team, strong technology and loyal customers. Trust in them more.
Actuate 2015-07-15 17:12 PDT
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