An OK place to work at best - Anonymous employee Harris Computer Employee Review

2.0
13 Feb 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Overall their benefits are good.

Cons

The pay is way below national standards. If someone starts making "standard" salaries, they usually have a RIF and pull someone cheaper in that they can brainwash. And this is often someone younger as well. Harris seldom writes software from the ground up. Harris usually buys troubled companies that they can buy cheap and "fix." They feel their business model is such that they can fix anything. They think a lot of their cookie-cutter approach. It doesn't always work, though, and they refuse to admit it. The Harris model is to buy companies and never sell. This model also means that they run some business units entirely into the ground to get rid of them.

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Harris Computer Response
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Harris has invested a great deal of time and consultancy in ensuring our compensation is competitive. At times our business realities do require making changes to our staffing levels but this is never an easy decision. We hope you have found a great organization and role that fits your needs.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

It (mostly) pays the bills. Your day to day experience will depend entirely on the business unit you are in and your localized management.

Cons

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