DO NOT WORK HERE!!! This place is just plain evil. - Software Engineer Ellucian Employee Review

1.0
24 Sept 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- Cool tech stack and product

Cons

- Terrible, lying, cheating, two faced management - They don't value their staff - Bias and favoritism shown towards certain employees - The salaries are horrible - They will try to deduct salary from you when leaving - The teach straight up racism and that the white man is evil in their "diversity" (DEI) training. Its total rubbish, they say they teach diversity and that everyone is equal but then they talk about reducing "whiteness" in the workplace -They make you sign non-competes - The product quality is poor, more focused on releasing something full of bugs than building something right and with quality -The CEO forces left wing politics on the workers, business and politics should never be mixed -One of few companies that seems to be forcing people back to office after covid, most companies simply allow people a choice

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Ellucian Response
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While Ellucian cannot speak to the reviewer’s personal experience, we feel compelled to respond to comments like this one that include assertions that are entirely baseless – and, indeed, patently false. At Ellucian, we have zero tolerance for racism. Discrimination of any sort is inconsistent with our core values and how we operate. We are firmly committed to progress and respect – and ensuring our environment is inclusive of all perspectives. In fact, our companywide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) session spoke to the many strategic initiatives in play – among them, ensuring our employees have the tools and space for authentic conversations with their teams and colleagues. Finally, regarding return to work, once again your facts are wrong: we will always put employee safety and wellbeing first – and our recent communications clearly outlined that we will not require employees to return to the office in 2021. This is not about politics; this is about dignity and equity – and doing what’s right. We will continue to stand for these principles and individuals who do not, should not work for Ellucian.

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