Merge times are always fuzzy - Be careful - Senior User Experience Designer Oracle Employee Review

1.0
11 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company, great benefits, unlimited Time Off.

Cons

Here are some cons related to HR and management issues in the workplace: HR Similar to Other Companies, Difficult to Work With: The HR department often functions much like in any other company, focusing primarily on company policies rather than employee advocacy. This can make it challenging to resolve issues effectively, as HR may seem more aligned with protecting the organization than supporting employees. Lack of Leadership and High Turnover of Talent: There is a noticeable absence of strong leadership within the company, leading to the loss of many talented, capable, and highly skilled employees. Poor management practices often result in disengagement, pushing valuable resources to seek opportunities elsewhere. Untrained Managers and Senior Managers: Some managers and senior leaders lack the necessary skills and training to lead their teams effectively. This can create a counterproductive environment where employees are set up to fail rather than succeed, ultimately resulting in terminations or forced resignations rather than development and growth. Setting Employees Up to Fail: Due to inadequate management training, some leaders may create unrealistic expectations or fail to provide proper guidance, leading to a culture of blame. This practice not only harms employee morale but also discourages long-term commitment and productivity.

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Pros

Good work life balance for an engineer

Cons

Lots of changes in organization structure

4.0
21 Oct 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Every group/division can be different in how they treat their employees, but I'd say overall there is very good atmosphere of trust and fairness. There is a strong focus on education, and they reimburse for outside classes taken (Up to 5k/year I think). Benefits are good, and I'd say quite competitive in the market. Good 401K matching (they'll contribute a max of 3% of your 6% or greater). Free drinks in the breakroom. Flexibility to work from home at times. (If you live 50+ miles away from an office you can work full-time from home...policy).

Cons

They don't try to make the workplace anything special (maybe a pool table and arcade game are cliche or gimmicky?). In the 10 years I've worked there, they've given 2 measly %1 cost of living raises (this is the same with most everyone I've spoken to, some don't get any raises). You will not get a substantial raise ever, unless you leave then get rehired on (they will not match offers, better to leave). New employees that you train will make 10 - 20K more than you several years after you hire on (not just me, they do this to all tenured employees). They will give these untrained, less experienced people higher titles (again this is done to everyone not just me). You learn pretty quickly that you're dispensable. The company has billions in cash and they don't re-invest in their employees, just in acquiring new companies and hiring new people that know nothing that you get to train.

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