An example of what happens with bad leadership - Anonymous employee Pearson Employee Review

1.0
27 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great co-workers for the most part Also, a noble mission statement and overall goal, even if the company has no vision on how to achieve it.

Cons

The biggest con is the executive management team. The low level pieces are continually shuffled around during multiple reorgs, while the decision makers all stay in place. Very poor communication and many messages to employees come off as tone deaf. Lack of long term strategy, as the company jumps from one trend to another. Strong belief in outsourcing, and the majority of current employees expect to either be laid off or 'rebadged' in the near future.

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Pros

Wonderful people who truly care about what they do and who they work with.

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

When a project goes according to plan you can work with some great people and make decent money.

Cons

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