Not recommended - Software Developer Criterion HCM Employee Review

1.0
18 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hard to find any pros.

Cons

* russian-speaking environment and actuallu russians working in the company. * No onboarding process – zero time is allocated for learning; employees are expected to deliver output almost immediately. * Micromanagement culture – if you miss KPIs, you are closely monitored. * Employee activity is tracked using an app that monitors mouse and keyboard usage, adding an extra layer of surveillance. * KPI obsession – quantity is prioritized over quality, process, or innovation. * Psychological pressure – public KPI dashboards create competition and stress. * No focus on quality or sustainability. No internal improvements allowed – only customer-requested changes are implemented, stifling innovation. * Minimal benefits – no laptop or tech licenses provided, no health insurance, no paid sick leave. * Small monetary bonus – $250 per quarter, which may not offset lack of other benefits. * Short-termism – long-term productivity, maintainability, and employee well-being are sacrificed for monthly numbers. * Risk of burnout and turnover – high-pressure environment with little support.

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5.0
2 Sept 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Collaborative team environment and great coworkers.

Cons

No cons. Great place to work.

3.0
5 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people you work with are the essence of the company.

Cons

The management's approach can be confusing.

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