Not recommended - Software Developer Criterion HCM Employee Review

1.0
Sep 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Hard to find any pros.

Cons

* russian-speaking environment and actuallu russians working in the company. * No onboarding process – zero time is allocated for learning; employees are expected to deliver output almost immediately. * Micromanagement culture – if you miss KPIs, you are closely monitored. * Employee activity is tracked using an app that monitors mouse and keyboard usage, adding an extra layer of surveillance. * KPI obsession – quantity is prioritized over quality, process, or innovation. * Psychological pressure – public KPI dashboards create competition and stress. * No focus on quality or sustainability. No internal improvements allowed – only customer-requested changes are implemented, stifling innovation. * Minimal benefits – no laptop or tech licenses provided, no health insurance, no paid sick leave. * Small monetary bonus – $250 per quarter, which may not offset lack of other benefits. * Short-termism – long-term productivity, maintainability, and employee well-being are sacrificed for monthly numbers. * Risk of burnout and turnover – high-pressure environment with little support.

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5.0
Sep 2, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Collaborative team environment and great coworkers.

Cons

No cons. Great place to work.

3.0
Mar 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people you work with are the essence of the company.

Cons

The management's approach can be confusing.

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