Where Careers Go to Expire - Anonymous employee DBDS Employee Review

1.0
Aug 4, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Management has no idea what they are doing, so it's a great place to hide mediocre talent. They claim to be one of the best places to work in Connecticut. This survey is a complete joke.

Cons

Benefits: Terrible Salary: See Benefits Technology: See Benefits Room for Advancement: See Benefits

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Pros

Management, Remote, Local Office Available, Flexibility

Cons

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1.0
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Pros

The Pratt & Whitney team that I work with is amazing. Very talented and personable people. It's a very challenging job but also very rewarding. Pratt management always lets you know they appreciate your hard work.

Cons

First of all, DBDS was sold to HKA Enterprises back in 2018. No more "family feel" like we had with Roger Cady as CEO. Every year, HKA reduces or removes key benefits. As far as HKA salary/benefits: 1) Low salaries compared to the national average 2) Don't expect any pay raise, ever. The only way to get a raise is to threaten to quit. Even then it will be around 2 or 3%. 3) No bonuses. No recognition for a job well done. 4) No 401k match 5) No vacation time unless you agree to a reduced base salary 6) No paid holidays 7) No sick time for many remote workers outside of Connecticut 8) No discretionary time off - no exceptions 9) HKA HR is inconsistent. I've lost count of how many errors I found with my paycheck. I always keep an eye on it especially after any benefit changes.

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DBDS Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sincerely glad to hear that you’ve had a rewarding experience working with the Pratt & Whitney team and that the people and challenges there have been a positive part of your journey. We agree, the team is filled with talented individuals doing meaningful work. We also want to acknowledge and address your concerns. While DBDS was acquired by HKA Enterprises in 2016, we understand that changes in company culture and benefits can be difficult, especially for those who were part of the organization before the transition. Your perspective on compensation, benefits, and HR experiences is important, and we regret that they haven’t met your expectations. Please know that we are committed to continuous improvement. We are actively working with HKA leadership to advocate for better support, transparency, and recognition for our team members. Your feedback has been heard and will be shared with the appropriate internal stakeholders. We genuinely wish you the best in your next role and thank you for the contributions you’ve made during your time with us. —DBDS Leadership Team
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