Low Compensation; Efforts to Retain Talent Minimal at Best - Software Developer Applied Systems Employee Review

2.0
22 Jan 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Recent college graduates experiencing difficulty in the job market would be well advised to submit an application for a position with this organization -- it can certainly lead to better opportunities.

Cons

Professionals with two or more years of experience are exceptionally under-compensated. Efforts to retain talent are minimal at best. Employees are hardly recognized for exceptional performance, even during annual reviews. Everyone must fight for raises and promotions, unless of course a personal friend holds a position in upper management in which case preferential treatment is imminent.

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Applied Systems Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your experience at Applied. We appreciate hearing comments from former employees like yourself. Applied is actively pursuing initiatives to continually improve the company and its work environment, including better differentiating compensation pay rates and increases for top performing employees at all levels. Based on feedback and conversation generated from a recent company-wide employee survey, we have further stepped up efforts to create an even stronger environment in which our employees will grow and thrive. We know the people of Applied are the foundation of our business and what ultimately make us successful. Thank you again for your feedback and best wishes for success in your next endeavor.

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Pros

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Cons

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