Vocollect was great, Honeywell is not - Anonymous employee Vocollect Employee Review

4.0
6 Jan 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Since Honeywell took over there aren't many: good people are still there, but rapidly leaving, the technology is cool (hopefully it stays that way), I've had many managers over the years and they're all very flexible when they are permitted to be so, the location isn't downtown, free parking, gym, events area with foosball and ping pong.

Cons

Since Honeywell took over there has been a decline in flexibility when developing products. So many processes have bogged everyone down and it's hard to get going and keep moving on something. The Vocollect name/brand was murdered by Honeywell. So, work here and you're working for Honeywell. The Vocollect family is gone.

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5.0
25 July 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great people, fantastic environment, good culture, fostered creative thinking

Cons

Got stuck in the past a little too much, didn't think far enough into the future

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2.0
19 Oct 2014
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Pros

You are part of a multi-billion dollar global company, so chances for advancement are there if you look for them and are mobile. Honeywell (who purchased Vocollect in 2013) is a stable, profitable company, and is not likely to be purchased by anyone.

Cons

Work-life balance? There is none. Volume of work requires 60+ hours per week to complete, so forget seeing your family. We used to get bonuses...now they're gone. We used to get industry-leading healthcare benefits. Now, they are the worst healthcare plan we've ever had. We used to have intelligent, thoughtful, caring leadership. Now, a bunch of drones are running the ship. The only reason I am paid well is because Vocollect paid me well; if Honeywell chose my salary, I would likely be paid HALF of my wage. Oh, and the ever-looming prospect of having our entire manufacturing operation moved to China is very real, so any job here is not guaranteed long-term. DO NOT WORK HERE! There are far better opportunities with far better employers!

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