Pros
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), offering flexibility for work-life balance. - Flexible working hours that allow employees to manage their schedules effectively. - Immediate management is supportive, approachable, and willing to listen to employee concerns, although engagement from upper management can feel less connected.
Kontras
- Frequent yearly redundancies have created uncertainty and negatively impacted morale across teams. - The entire QA/Testing was made redundant under the justification of AI adoption, significantly reducing dedicated testing resources. - Another cost cutting measure, was shutting down the Glasgow head office. - Developers are increasingly expected to take on QA and testing responsibilities in addition to their core workload. - Private medical insurance benefits have been reduced to a £1,000 annual outpatient allowance with a £200 excess, leaving limited practical coverage despite being a taxable benefit. - Bonus structures have become unclear and inconsistent over time. Cash bonuses previously included through PAYE were removed in favor of a small salary increase, followed by a stock-based loyalty/performance scheme. Since the takeover by Thoma Bravo, there has been little communication or clarity regarding future loyalty or bonus programs. - Company-wide meetups and team activities have been scaled back. Previously, teams gathered annually, but these events have been removed as part of cost-cutting measures. - Limited investment is made in professional development and certifications. - Pay rises are no where near the cost of living and inflation in the UK.