A good foundation held back by micro-management - Solutions Consultant Scandit Employee Review

2.0
May 11, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is an industry leader in barcode reading and their core product is really quite good. Scandit is also putting a lot of effort into maintaining a strong culture in spite of a highly dispersed workforce.

Cons

The company's efforts to build a great culture fall apart at the team level, especially in the Americas SC org. Micro-management rather than leadership was my impression, which is unfortunate. There are some very talented people on the SC team that could be even more effective in their roles if they were given the resources and support to succeed instead of being held down by oppressive and pedantic management. From a product perspective, open-source competition is continually improving and closing the gap quickly, making Scandit hard to sell. Leadership and product teams have tried to pivot to differentiated offerings that could drive more value, but they have come up with those product offerings largely in a vacuum and they aren’t a good fit for the market.

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Scandit Response
2y
Hi! thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your perspective on our position as industry leader and the quality of our products. It's also great to hear that you value our efforts towards creating a great team culture. We strive to continously improve, and aim to foster a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. The roles we play at Scandit are challenging and always staying a step ahead of the competition requires fast decision making without losing any of the quality and precision we are known for. This may sometimes feel directive; instructive, but it's always with the best intention. We have various channels for people to provide feedback and everyone here is keen to learn and improve their game through feedback. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you'd like to discuss further.

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5.0
Jan 26, 2024
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Pros

. Exceptionally talented and proficient team . Vibrant and enjoyable workplace atmosphere . Engaging and stimulating challenges to tackle

Cons

While the company predominantly favors remote work, there is potential for expanding/improving the Boston office.

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Scandit Response
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Hi there, thanks for the glowing review! You're spot on about the team - right back atya :)
3.0
Jul 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

team culture is phenomenal, they are really good about granting time off and overall the managers are very supportive. Team events are fun and good work/life balance.

Cons

the culture at Scandit is very relaxed - people did not have a "get it done" attitude and were mostly focused on socializing and building team connection. That is great but I felt they took it a little too far and did not work very hard. Difficult to grow career in that environment. Overall not a bad place to work but not really a place for significant growth.

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Scandit Response
10mo
Hey there, Thank you for investing time to give us your honest thoughts. It’s great to hear that you’ve had positive experiences with the team, management and our cultural events. Fostering an enjoyable workplace culture and valuing the contributions of our people remain a high priority for us at Scandit. While “Getting Things Done” is one of our core values, we recognise there’s always opportunity for growth. One key area we’ve identified for improvement is addressing organic silos between departments. These challenges are often part of the journey for high-growth tech companies, and we’re committed to tackling them. In regards to career growth, this is also a key priority for us, and over the past year, we’ve taken several steps to improve in this area. These include a defined career path framework across departments and a dedicated learning budget to help our Scandits reach their goals. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to grow and improve. Thank you for being part of our journey and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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