Time to Reevaluate - Anonymous employee Rightside Employee Review

1.0
Feb 4, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Showed some indication of wanting to become strategic and mature technically, but now seem to be back pedaling. Periodic free lunch in office.

Cons

Company has struggled since its split from Demand Media. Poor choices to lead a new and public company, starting with CEO and continuing with those he put in place around him who also seem lost in this industry and at this level.... they now all appear to reinforce each other's delusions at the detriment of the company. Backward technically and showing signs they're committed to that for the long term. Stagnation is rewarded, desire for improvement is penalized. Not the place for someone in a thriving technology market who wants to grow, make a difference and be treated like a valued employee. Not surprising the strongest employees are looking to leave.

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2.0
Jul 25, 2016
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Recommend
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Pros

There are some really great individuals to work with. Company tries to incorporate fun into the workday and they are somewhat flexible with work schedules and has some good perks - free snacks, the week off between Christmas & New Years, and lunch is provided on Fridays.

Cons

It appears that most decisions are made only considering the short term. Rightside hires on the gimmick that they have fun at work, however while the work environment itself was fun on the surface, it often went past healthy competition and teamwork to one that was rife with backstabbing and resentment. Also, there is little growth potential and rampant nepotism. They hire many higher level positions through contacts externally, and promote those they have personal relationships with. There is a lack of organization, communication & cohesiveness between individual departments which results in key people not being informed of business decisions that impact them timely. As this causes a rippling effect, it does not go unnoticed by other companies, employees and clients.

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