The worst management ever - A Survivor IRIS Software Group Employee Review

1.0
6 Apr 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Used to have some really nice people smart and talented, but I doubt they are still there as they are still there, because they are smart and talented.

Cons

As many have said, where do you start. I feel damaged for working here, it's that abusive. So many problems, mostly around how they treat their staff. HR are too inexperienced so they just follow the orders of the abusing senior management in implementing a regime of misery and humiliation. The slightest error by an employee, including saying you are unhappy to a colleague and they slam you with a performance improvement program. This "non-disciplinary" step to help you will see you automatically disqualified for bonus, pay rise and gets a does not meet expectation appraisal. If you don't shape up you are out. I didn't get one, but as a manager I was forced to manage these PIPs for two of my staff, who's only crime was to be unhappy at the unfair treatment handed out from above. The senior managers are utterly clueless. Waterfall is best, and no matter how well agile delivers EVERYTHING is a problem that needs micromanagement. The CTO doesn't care about anyone and just wanders round pointing out people that "needs to not be working here" just because he saw them look at their mobile phone once. And it's impossible to get into this elite club, as a manager joining this company they expect you to show leadership (because they know they need it) but don't allow any leadership style that differs from their own dreadful abuse. As a manager you have absolutely no authority to make any decision, you are micromanaged to the max by these clowns.

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IRIS Software Group Response
7y
Thank you for your review. IRIS is committed to the welfare of its employees, and although we do not recognise the situation you’ve described, we take all feedback seriously. In support of this, we would like to get some more information about your review – if you are happy to discuss it with us in complete confidence, please reach out to our Chief People Officer at your convenience. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement for our employees and customers, there have been changes made at IRIS, including a change of management. We understand some changes are easier to accept than others, and we are working hard every day to improve IRIS and are committed to providing a supportive environment in which our employees can develop and succeed. We wish you all the best with your new career.

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5.0
6 Jan 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I have been with Iris for approximately 5 months and have been incredibly impressed. The people I work with from my peers, leadership (including executive leadership) and my team, are amazing. Building relationships has been easy as most of the employees are open to it, are very collaborative and genuinely want to help! Iris is also focused on equality and ensure we all have a fair opportunity for growth. While we have a lot to do here, it is clear that we are valued.

Cons

As a rapidly growing organization, we have some growing pains and some foundational processes, systems and flow that need to be updated and/or adjusted, but nothing that won't be fixed over time.

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IRIS Software Group Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted that you are enjoying your time at IRIS and recognise all the fantastic things we do for our employees. We’re proud to be a Great Place To Work™, and we’re committed to ensuring that all our amazing employees can bring their full selves to work, grow their career with us, shape our future as a business, and enjoy meaningful work. We’re always looking for ways we can be the best we can be, and we would welcome any further suggestions. Please speak to your HR representative or leave a comment in our next Peakon survey. Kind regards, the HR team
3.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great product and team. Just no focus on US operations.

Cons

Company has no real direction for US operations.

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