Bentley Systems reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,425 total reviews)
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Nicholas Cumins

88% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Bentley Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,425 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bentley Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
2.0
Jul 27, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Work/life balance is probably what keeps employees comfortable. When there is a life emergency, bosses seem to be willing to work with you. The colleague relationships and one shining lights with the company.

Cons

When I first started at Bentley I thought it was such a great place. Over time, my opinion has changed. Now it's at the point of wondering why I am still working here. Everything always seems rushed. Brash decisions are often made and knee jerk reactions seem like the norm. People are underpaid at an astronomical level, and it is a wonder that people don't leave at a higher rate. "Promotions" are almost a joke because all decisions seem to be made before any type of interview even takes place. People that do get promotions are all yes men who get all the praise while doing little actual work. The people that are always willing to help and have the knowledge and willingness to be a good leader are overlooked for the person who will toe the company line - over doing what would be considered a win/win situation with users. Feedback is rarely (probably never is a better word) taken if it's the least bit constructive/negative. It's "safer" to just keep your head down than to voice any concerns. Morale is probably the lowest it's been in the last 5 or so years because people just feel like the company is more focused on revenues and not focused on what got the company where it is (having great products and treating users like they are fellow human beings).

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Bentley Systems Response
8y
Thank you for your service over the last decade at Bentley. Bentley’s colleagues are our most valuable resource and we believe in developing and promoting colleagues from within. Our Talent Management system provides for quarterly goal setting and performance feedback, including development and career planning between colleagues and managers. We are striving to provide managers at all levels with training to ensure our leaders are accountable and able to recognize colleagues’ talents. Our training programs are also geared toward ensuring our colleagues at all levels make the most effective use of their time. As always, your local HR is available if you would like to discuss any concerns.
4.0
Jul 26, 2017

Great Technology

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

v-connected flexibility, amazing technology, top notch technical colleagues

Cons

extremely poor top down communications, terrible conversations and communications on performance and compensation and benefits, confusing strategy and vision

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Bentley Systems Response
8y
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for your service at Bentley. Colleagues like you help to make Bentley a great place to work. We will continue to strive to improve communication between groups and teams globally.
2.0
Jul 24, 2017

Company HATES its sale people

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some very good and market leading products. Good work-life balance. The CEO and CTO seem to "care" about the individuals and people who make the company run.

Cons

There is a culture of disgust and disrespect for sales professionals. Profitability and personal income for senior VP's is more important that any other metric of success. There is a lack of understanding of enterprise sales the very highest level and the CFO and SVP of Sales use the compensation plan as a way to reduce sales professions income and increase profitability.

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Bentley Systems Response
8y
We appreciate your feedback. It has been shared with global HR and senior leadership, and we hope that you will bring your concerns directly to your regional HR leadership.
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