Great colleagues, Crappy HR - Anonymous employee Red Hat Employee Review

2.0
Nov 15, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting work Smart, dedicated colleagues Solid products

Cons

HR does not advocate for people--terrible benefits Politics over accomplishment in promotions Focused on culture rather than customers Old timers afraid of growth and change Roles not clearly defined

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