INSIGHT2PROFIT reviews

- Sometimes a bit too trusting of employees. Leads to an unwillingness to step on the toes of / offer critiques of team members, especially those who have been on the team for a long time. - A small group of employees perpetuate a stereotypical consultant culture where they seem to think that they're in, like, the Wolf of Wall Street or something, so I could see their behavior being a huge potential detractor for new employees. As far as I know, they don't actively harass other employees or anything, but their conversations and general attitudes can be a bit too disrespectful for a work setting, even on the work trip. Luckily, as a member of the development team, I did not have to deal with them daily, only at company-wide functions. And even then, it was just annoying to hear grown adults talking like they were still fratty college students. - The software development team BADLY needs more diversity. This is an issue that management is well aware of and is trying to rectify, but the only way it will change is if more diverse candidates apply. So don't be put off by the lack of diversity: you could be part of the solution. - Indecision regarding software products / offerings is hampering team progress. The existing products get the job done, but the company vacillates between offering full custom software to each client and offering a single platform for all clients. Right before I was leaving, it seemed like the team was in the process of righting the ship, but it also seemed that way when I started, so... yeah. - Using "Agile" to measure team performance / velocity without really understanding to / adhering to truly Agile principles. This was constantly changing and improving in my time there, though. So hopefully it gets better over time. - The infrastructure underlying the software is horrifying. Working with it is a nightmare, but so much is built on top of it that the team can't dedicate enough resources to rework it into something manageable. It's not a dealbreaker, but let's just say that I'm very happy most of my work was front-end. They're actively trying to improve the situation by moving towards microservices, though, so in time things will get a little better. - There is a tendency of business folks to over-promise features to clients without consulting the software team, which puts the devs in a very tight spot with deadlines, and can make the company look bad. - Because of business needs and database infrastructure, software releases are conducted on Friday evenings. Hopefully someday that can change.

First and foremost, the company has had meetings to “encourage” employees to go on Glassdoor and write positive reviews. The owner/founder of the company consistently takes note of which employees attend out of work events such as community day, social events (Drinks), cookouts, etc. Many people tend to go to the after work events in fear of backlash from the company, this is the truth whether they like it or not. At times, the owner has reached out to employees to ask why they did not attend certain events. I found this to be inappropriate, strong-armed, and it tends to create a culture of fear. If you do not attend the events, you are frowned upon. The sales model for the company is defunct; the company tends to sell its software platform to private equity firms who mandate their portfolio companies to use the software. This creates sour relationships with clients at times who really do not have any inclination, desire, or use for the software platform, which can affect your life at the company. The platform, for lack of better terms, is being shoved down client’s throats The other posts about management, commute times, benefits, culture, and lack of training, are at times true. Management is hypocritical. It is expected you will work 8-6pm every day although at times, mid-level an upper management constantly come late and leave early (2pm) for drinks, sporting events, etc. This is uninspiring, demotivating, and poor leadership whether they fail to recognize it or not. There are times when the entire building is left with analyst and associates while managers/directors are out at entertainment events. Benefits are below industry average in all terms, vacation, health premiums, 401k. The bonus system is convoluted to say the least, and pits coworkers against each other rather than encouraging teamwork; one of the companies “core values”. Commute times are longer than expected unless you live on the immediate east side of Cleveland. Turnover is high. Because the company does not provide a long term training program (more than 4 months) new hires are expected to learn the business model an perform the job immediately. This expectation is fair for a industry job, not for a job in consulting. Depending on whom you work for, flexibility can vary. During the interview process they communicate working from home occasionally (less than 3 times a month) is acceptable. But in reality when you ask to work from they give you a very difficult time. There is no excuse for this behavior at all; it doesn’t cost them anything Overall, if you prefer a environment where coworkers are constantly at each other's throats, gossip, and actively plot against other divisions in their own company this is the place for you.