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Hotel Communication Network

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5.0
9 Jul 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty of projects to work on Diversity of technology stacks used Opportunity to learn cutting-edge tools and techniques Nice and bright office Gym in the building Easily accessible by transit Close to downtown

Cons

Company is still relatively small and growing. You will need to do a lot of things on your own. Location in the east end can be a downside for some. No RRSP plan.

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4.0
20 Sept 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Coworkers that encourage to solve challenging projects and eager to help. Developers encouraged to choose their own technical implementations as long as it is viable. If skills are a match then lateral move to various technical positions is possible. Good place for self-starters and people who take initiative. Work-life balance and flexible schedule depending on one's circumstances. Insurance, benefits and caring people. Free coffee, tea, water, sunlight from large windows, gym and occasionally snacks.

Cons

Need for better communication and more transparency. Need for better salaries, as haggling for a raise is a major distraction. Need to eliminate politics to encourage meaningful collaboration. Some technical team members play politics over power and management style, when they have minimal management skills or experience.

3
2.0
22 Aug 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Challenges galore, plenty of opportunities to step up and take ownership

Cons

The execs really have no idea what they're doing. They'll pretend to consult technical staff to inform business decisions, but will always end up going with whatever's got the lowest up front cost (even if it ends up being more expensive in the long run due to development effort, ongoing support, etc). The CEO appears to treat the company as a hobby; he drives a fancy car and turns down promising new locations for the head office because they're farther from home.

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Hotel Communication Network Response
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HCN is a start-up and face​s​ many challenges that are not always ​understood ​by each ​of our employees.​ We are committed to a great employee work experience and regret a poor review. Unfortunately, we have had to terminate employees who do not fit into our organisation or due to poor performance, which we feel was the underlying factor causing this negative review. This does not mean that we think we have no room for improvement, we are very sensitive to employee input and have consistently worked to improve our management skills and corporate culture, and have taken many concrete steps in this direction. In the last 6 months we've increased the communication of our business vision and goals with employees and made a lot of progress. I reiterate our open door policy and will continue to make time for issues that are brought to my attention. As we grow we intend to become one of Ottawa's 'best companies to work for'! Kevin Bidner CEO
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