Toxic Workplace & Struggling Business - Technical Support Engineer Hyland Employee Review

2.0
18 Sept 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Reasonable perks but nothing that you shouldn't be receiving at any modern software company

Cons

Their legacy software was built in 1990's (and still looks and acts like it). More recently, Hyland went and bought up a bunch of random products and have tried to assimilate each of them under some kind of ECM "umbrella" which has been a total disaster. Hyland now has a portfolio of products that are only loosely related (in the best sense of the term) In fact, many of these products are still competing with each other which makes for a rather odd dynamic when dealing with customers. They have failed their customers and employees with this terrible strategy and it seems that things are only getting worse with no innovation strategy but to consume the recurring revenue of competing or fringe products and try to weave those into their outdated processes. This practice of growth has the business buckling at that the edges and clearly it is not sustainable or scalable by any measure. It is evident that the management team really has no idea what direction the business is headed in and they have been essentially banking on the recurring revenue from an outdated and stale product line. The recent vision of "modernization" is about as far fetched as one could possibly be and they are charging customers for inferior software as if they are the only game in town. Second, the communication within this company is by far the worst I have ever experienced in my professional life. Each business unit might as well be on different planet. They are so far removed from one another that doing even simple tasks is a huge undertaking. If you enjoy guessing what the business messaging is or love employee gossip this is the place for you. Lastly, but certainly not least important. As other reviewers have pointed out, this company spends what must be countless hours and resources shaping their narrative. This type of "politicking" has been very effective in masking the fact that this company is struggling financially and the good employees are leaving the company in droves. It seems the main goal is gain recognition so that they can point to how great a company they are, when in reality they underpay their employees and opt for less expensive talent and cheap outcomes. You can tell the employees do not really care about the customer experience or the product. At this juncture it is all a numbers game and the business is simply trying to stay afloat with a bloated budget and nothing that really revolutionizes the ECM landscape. In the end they will fail trying to keep up with the companies that are more nimble and focused in their approach to their product line's. Today's company's that are more effective in the longer term focus on fewer things and make them better, Hyland is simply trying to delay the inevitable with its inorganic growth strategy and lack of innovation.

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5.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work/life balance Great people to work with on daily basis Ability to work remote (US based) Plenty of development opportunities I've been given the tools I need to do my job and be innovative I have an amazing manager and team that I lead

Cons

I am restricted on where I can hire new employees right now. There are a lot of competing priorities with similar deadlines which can be stressful, but the days go by fast.

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Hyland Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years with Hyland. We’re glad to hear that work-life balance, flexibility, development opportunities and — most importantly — the people you work with continue to stand out. Your comments reflect what we value deeply: a strong culture shaped by talented, supportive teams and managers who help make Hyland a great place to work. We also appreciate your feedback on competing priorities and hiring considerations. As Hyland continues to grow and evolve, balancing priorities is a natural part of that journey, and we remain focused on supporting our teams and strengthening how we operate. Thank you for your continued contributions and for helping make Hyland’s culture what it is. - Hyland HR Team
2.0
23 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Remote or hybrid capability. Usually a flexible schedule.

Cons

Constant quiet firing. They've figured out how to avoid public disclosures quite well. Every month they're whacking batches of 20~30 employees - esp. if you were in a higher pay band or part of an acquired company. There's constant leadership churn as of late - not that leadership was ever that great, but the clownshow has more makeup on the pigs now. If you were part of an acquired company, the stench of nepotism was constant. Hyland doesn't provide legitimate training or certification assistance for everyone. Their products would fail any sort of security scan by an AI tool too. If you're a customer, buyer beware.

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Hyland Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for your years of service at Hyland. We recognize that organizational change can be difficult and that periods of transition may feel uncertain. While experiences can vary, this perspective does not fully reflect our approach as an organization. We remain committed to clear communication, responsible workforce practices and investing in employee growth and development opportunities. As Hyland continues to grow and evolve, we are focused on supporting our employees and customers through this journey and strengthening how we operate for long-term success. We appreciate your perspective and wish you all the best in your next chapter. - Hyland HR Team
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