Great Culture, But Something's Changing - Software Engineer FreeAgent Employee Review

3.0
18 Aug 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The newly-refurbished office is a great environment, making it easy to collaborate, even with remote colleagues. Strong relationships across the company, both within and outside the engineering department, make the work environment enjoyable. The company culture is positive and accepting, with plenty of fun and engaging activities.

Cons

There's noticeable salary disparity depending on the team, which can cause frustration and affect morale. This has been improved but should not still be an issue. Innovation within the engineering department is often stifled by the CTO, limiting growth and creativity. Leadership is becoming a barrier to important internal initiatives, such as the Pride group, which undermines the company’s inclusive values.

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FreeAgent Response
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Thanks for your review. It’s great to know the office updates are appreciated and your experience of the culture is positive. We’d love to share how we support the initiatives across the company, some of which happens behind the scenes, as you say balancing autonomy with support is a fine line. Hopefully you’ve had a chance to share your ideas in the survey last week but do come and have a chat with anyone in PeopleOps anytime.

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