Need to reevaluate management choices - Operations Analyst Bentley Systems Employee Review

2.0
Jul 27, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work/life balance is probably what keeps employees comfortable. When there is a life emergency, bosses seem to be willing to work with you. The colleague relationships and one shining lights with the company.

Cons

When I first started at Bentley I thought it was such a great place. Over time, my opinion has changed. Now it's at the point of wondering why I am still working here. Everything always seems rushed. Brash decisions are often made and knee jerk reactions seem like the norm. People are underpaid at an astronomical level, and it is a wonder that people don't leave at a higher rate. "Promotions" are almost a joke because all decisions seem to be made before any type of interview even takes place. People that do get promotions are all yes men who get all the praise while doing little actual work. The people that are always willing to help and have the knowledge and willingness to be a good leader are overlooked for the person who will toe the company line - over doing what would be considered a win/win situation with users. Feedback is rarely (probably never is a better word) taken if it's the least bit constructive/negative. It's "safer" to just keep your head down than to voice any concerns. Morale is probably the lowest it's been in the last 5 or so years because people just feel like the company is more focused on revenues and not focused on what got the company where it is (having great products and treating users like they are fellow human beings).

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Bentley Systems Response
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Thank you for your service over the last decade at Bentley. Bentley’s colleagues are our most valuable resource and we believe in developing and promoting colleagues from within. Our Talent Management system provides for quarterly goal setting and performance feedback, including development and career planning between colleagues and managers. We are striving to provide managers at all levels with training to ensure our leaders are accountable and able to recognize colleagues’ talents. Our training programs are also geared toward ensuring our colleagues at all levels make the most effective use of their time. As always, your local HR is available if you would like to discuss any concerns.

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