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Rewinding to 10 years - Anonymous employee Sidetrade Employee Review

2.0
Mar 15, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- There are some genuinely good people who don’t even know what’s happening in the company. - Got a free trip to Paris (Even though I can buy a ticket myself) - Learnt something new because I had to pick up the dirt when management was always having “emergency work from home” but barely responding - I realised I work harder when it was 1pm and my manager went on a “work lunch” with other teams and came back drunk - if he even came back - I got to experience what it was like working in 1990. Very minimal employee comfort.

Cons

- On my first day, my manager was being inappropriate in a sexual way. I sent an email the next day to point that can never happen again. I gave the job a try because I was there for a mission. - The Officer is filled with much older men who make inappropriate comments all day. But nobody wanted to stand up to them. But why would they when HR dusts these under the rug and the Head of Talent Acquisition is a sales person always trying to get the win and last word? - HR will micro manage your backbone and will send out emails begging you to increase the ratings of the company. When I joined, they were under 3.4 stars - You’ll be told you can trust HR but they will be the first to kick you out and support “YES men” - The role they sold is not what I left my company for. Most tasks I thought I’d take on where controlled by the managers boss OR they would control things together, make decisions and never tell you. The level of shadiness here is REAL. - There was no management support. Most times he called in “sick” - if you have strong values and principles, avoid - there’s more but I will stop here. - which company says they are doing so well when they struggle to make 26m and keep it steady? You’ve been around for 20 years. Wake up.

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Sidetrade Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are sorry for the way you feel about us. Sidetrade has been recognised as one of the fastest growing tech firms in the AI and Machine Learning domain. We are on a journey to support our customers. Such a journey is not without its ‘growing pains’ challenges and opportunities. People are at the heart of Sidetrade success and we take a robust approach to select the right talent. We make every effort to create a work environment for people to be at their best, feel happy & valued, deliver high end results and grow their career through meaningful jobs and our employees share their positive experience. We spot, recognise and reward people with high potential, the right aptitudes and natural talent. Such are positive thinkers, resilient & patient, good sense of humour but very ambitious and a real desire for everyone to be successful! The ones that don’t achieve success here often end up moving on rather quickly, feeling disappointed, resentful and the desire to evaluate their time with a review that expresses blame- but never themselves. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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5.0
Mar 27, 2023
Avp-sales
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Really good company to work for. The best technology in the order to cash space. Great people and culture.

Cons

Fast growing company with some of the challenges associated with that growth, but it is being managed very well.

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Sidetrade Response
3y
Your kind words mean a lot to us. With talented Sidetraders and an ambitious strategy, we're proud to establish ourselves as a leading company, creating new opportunities for our business and team. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm!
1.0
Apr 11, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Many great, smart people work here. The product is quite strong and well presented (conceptually). Teams could be really strong if they had some autonomy and independence.

Cons

The CEO should resign and bring in a leader that could actually execute the company's 'Fusion 100' vision. He can't get out of his own way. How many companies of this size, have a CEO that signs every agreement whether it's an employee contract, partnership, or sales contract? Not to mention needing approval from the Paris CFO to buy coffee creamer in the Calgary office? It's beyond absurd. He should take a CRO role, and hand the reins over to an accomplished leader that knows how to grow a business in North America. The company has lost the trust of the US marketplace already, If you're looking for a new role, wait until the leadership changes here. It's so sad to see so many smart, capable people in leadership roles be stifled by one person. No employee is trusted, and nothing related to bonuses or sales commissions are put in writing - they are left ambiguous so the CEO can decide with subjectiveness, whether or not you should get paid. Don't get me wrong, he's a smart guy, but his Emotional IQ is in the way and he makes emotional decisions that lack maturity and forethought. It's not a pleasant place to work. If you are looking at this review to decide to accept an offer from them, just look at how the process is going with your contract negotiation. Are they paying you your value? How many people ahead of you declined the position because of failed offer acceptance? If you truly need a job, and are desperate, go find the people on linked in that once worked there, and ask them what they think and then decide if it's worth it.

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Sidetrade Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. While we recognize that every experience is unique, we’d like to offer a few facts that reflect the reality and direction of our company. At Sidetrade, we’re proud of our committed teams and the talent we attract and retain. In fact, our average employee tenure is over 5 years, which speaks to the loyalty and satisfaction of our workforce. We consistently measure employee engagement through our Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS), which currently stands close to +30, a strong result in the tech industry. We are also deeply committed to gender equity and internal growth: Our professional equality index (gender equality score) in France is 93/100. In 2024, 14% of our workforce was promoted, and over 50% of those promoted were women. 100% of our employees have received training, supporting both personal and professional development. Despite a challenging global economic climate, Sidetrade remains committed to recognizing performance. We continue to deliver annual raises to eligible employees, a practice that many companies have paused. Regarding the involvement of our CEO: while it’s uncommon for a leader of a company our size to be so hands-on, this direct access to top leadership is often valued by our employees and partners. It fosters transparency and ensures alignment across all areas of the business. We firmly believe that vision and execution go hand in hand, and the CEO's engagement is part of what has enabled Sidetrade to grow steadily and remain resilient across markets, including North America. We understand that leadership style can be perceived differently depending on expectations and roles. Still, our priority remains to create an environment where our people can thrive, and we continue to evolve based on employee feedback and market best practices. If you would like to continue the conversation or share more specific concerns, our People Team is always open to listening and improving. Thank you again for your feedback. The Sidetrade Team
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