Sydani Group Reviews

3.6

90% would recommend to a friend

(49 total reviews)

95% positive business outlook

Sydani Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 49 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sydani Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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49 reviews
2.0
3 May 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The team is fast paced, dynamic and adept at problem solving. You get to learn and work on projects that stretch you

Cons

The management is cheap and stretches staff to their wits end without adequate remuneration. Work life balance. Poor HR team and policy.

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Sydani Group Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback about your experience at Sydani. We take your concerns regarding compensation, workload, work-life balance, HR processes, and employee well-being very seriously. We understand your frustrations and want to assure you that we are committed to creating a positive and sustainable work environment for all our employees. We are actively working on addressing the issues you raised, and we appreciate your suggestions for improvement. Regarding your specific concerns: Compensation: We acknowledge your concerns about compensation and are continuously reviewing our compensation packages to ensure they remain competitive and fair. We encourage you to discuss your specific concerns with your manager or HR representative so we can understand your perspective and explore potential solutions. Workload: We recognize the importance of managing workloads effectively. We are implementing initiatives such as improved project planning, enhanced communication, and delegation to ensure workloads are distributed fairly and remain manageable. We encourage you to openly communicate with your manager if you feel overwhelmed or unable to meet deadlines within regular working hours. Work-life balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving this. We offer flexible work arrangements, encourage employees to take their allotted vacation time, and promote healthy boundaries through workshops and resources. HR processes and policies: We are continuously reviewing and improving our HR processes and policies to ensure they are effective, transparent, and address employee needs. We welcome your specific feedback on areas where you believe improvement is needed. Employee well-being: We take employee well-being very seriously and offer various resources and programs to support mental health, including stress management workshops, counseling services, and access to wellness professionals. We encourage you to utilize these resources and openly communicate any concerns you may have. We understand that addressing these concerns will require time and effort, but we are dedicated to making progress. We encourage you to continue communicating openly and honestly with your manager, HR representative, or through anonymous feedback channels if you prefer. Your voice and feedback are valuable to us, and we are committed to working together to create a positive and rewarding work environment for all employees.
3.0
4 Aug 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work, lots of learning opportunities. Good place for someone passionate about development consulting in Nigeria. Many bright minds and diverse range of projects to work on. You are kept on your toes

Cons

No work life balance. Very young and still needs a lot of structuring. Employee benefits not good. Underemploys people. Senior staff overworked

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Sydani Group Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback about your experience at Sydani. We appreciate your recognition of the learning opportunities, diverse projects, and bright minds you work with. We understand your concerns about work-life balance, lack of structure, employee benefits, underemployment, and senior staff workload. We take these concerns seriously and want to assure you that we are actively working to address them. Regarding work-life balance: We acknowledge the fast-paced nature of our work and the potential impact on personal time. We are implementing initiatives to promote balance, such as: Encouraging open communication: Talk to your manager about workload concerns and seek adjustments as needed. Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work hours and remote work options when possible. Promoting breaks and vacation time: Take advantage of breaks and use your allotted vacation time to avoid burnout. Regarding structure and organization: We recognize the need for improved structure as we grow rapidly. We are actively: Clarifying roles and responsibilities: Defining clear roles and expectations for various positions. Streamlining processes: Implementing efficient workflows and communication channels. Seeking employee feedback: We encourage your suggestions for improvement through internal channels. Regarding employee benefits: We hear your concerns and are continuously reviewing our benefits package. We are committed to offering competitive benefits that support your well-being. We welcome your suggestions on specific areas where you believe improvement is needed. Regarding underemployment and senior staff workload: We strive to ensure everyone has meaningful work that utilizes their skills. Please communicate with your manager if you feel underutilized. We recognize the potential for senior staff to be overworked. We are addressing this through: Delegation and workload distribution: Encouraging effective delegation and fair distribution of tasks across teams. Hiring additional staff: We are actively expanding our team to alleviate workload pressure. We encourage you to continue communicating openly and honestly with your manager and HR representative about your specific concerns. We are committed to creating a positive and sustainable work environment for all employees, and your feedback is crucial to achieving that goal.
5.0
14 May 2021

Great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing employee welfare Conducive work environment

Cons

You may have to work overtime on your own volition to meet deadlines

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Sydani Group Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback about working at Sydani . We're thrilled to hear you appreciate our employee welfare initiatives and find the work environment conducive. We strive to create a supportive and positive atmosphere where employees feel valued and empowered. We acknowledge your comment about potential overtime due to meeting deadlines. While we encourage dedication and ownership of projects, we want to emphasize that overtime should not be the norm. Here are some things we're doing to ensure a healthy work-life balance and avoid unnecessary overtime: Realistic project planning and scoping: We actively work on setting realistic deadlines and workloads to prevent last-minute pressure and overtime needs. Open communication and collaboration: We promote open communication within teams and across departments to facilitate workload distribution and support when needed. Focus on well-being and boundaries: We offer resources and programs to promote employee well-being, such as stress management workshops, flexible work arrangements, and encouraging employees to set healthy boundaries and communicate workload concerns openly. If you ever feel pressure to work overtime beyond reasonable limits, please don't hesitate to: Communicate with your manager. Discuss workload concerns and work collaboratively to find solutions that meet deadlines without sacrificing your well-being. Utilize available resources: Don't hesitate to leverage the well-being programs and support systems at your disposal. We appreciate your dedication to Sydani and value your contribution. We remain committed to fostering a work environment that supports personal growth, well-being, and a healthy work-life balance for all employees.
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