WD reviews

The integration of WD and SanDisk combined with a strong culture of politics means there are constant layoffs, particularly for "legacy" WD people. (This is the experience of a WD employee, so it may be different if you're working for SanDisk.) But either way, it's now an environment where getting things done as quickly and as cheaply as possible are what's valued. Being creative or forward-thinking is discouraged, as is professional development. Our group, for example, is not authorized to attend conferences unless they're local and free. Even the tools (such as computer programs and equipment) we need to do our jobs are being severely pared back.

-The organization is overworked. There is no such thing as a 40 hour work week... or even close. -No culture or identity- bland organization with nothing engaging to provide employees -OLT and ELT are not aligned. Many have no clue what actually goes on at lower levels of the organization. Disconnected senior leadership. -HR is Irvine centric. Meaning, with the bulk of the US organization and leadership team now in the Silicon Valley, Irvine is making decisions on comp/benefits. They do not understand what it takes to compete in the Silicon Valley. As a result, good employees leave to go make more money elsewhere and we are unable to attract good talent. There doesn't appear to be a willingness from HR to drive a great place to work