I am happy here - Internal Operations WillowTree Employee Review

5.0
27 Feb 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are great, and HR is open to recommendations around updates and additions. The PTO is flexible and I'm encouraged to take it when I need it, which I didn't believe was going to be the case coming in (that does not seem like something a company would do from my past experiences) Time in the office is tolerable, if not an actual good time, with some help from the casual dress code, snacks, free lunch, and a variety of themed gatherings and happy hours. I also appreciate the efforts to support local makers in our different office locations and receiving swag that is green-friendly

Cons

The internal feedback tool is not the best and can open up opportunities for passive-aggressive postings and gives managers who lack strong communication and listening skills the tools to avoid face-to-face, candid feedback. Compensation could be better!

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WillowTree Response
3y
Thanks for the feedback and the words about PTO -- we all believe in it and all need it. And increasing compensation is a never ending journey. :-) Thx TD

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Pros

Lots of really nice, and smart people who are very collaborative and excited to share their knowledge. This is not a prestigious place to work, so I was a bit surprised by just how smart and competent people are at WillowTree or TELUS Digital, whatever our name is. The offices are great and the office culture is ridiculously good. Huge shoutout to the employees (it's def not upper management) who go out of their way to make the office culture great. Depending on what project you're on, it can be a pretty chill place to work. If you're early in your career and need experience, the variety of projects makes this a genuinely good opportunity.

Cons

The biggest con is the compensation. It's so terrible, and far below the industry standard that I don't really see how anyone could stay here long term. They don't give raises, no one is getting promotions. There's also quite a lot of restructuring going on, and very poor communication about it. Which is par for the course in the tech industry at this point, but worth noting. It feels relatively stable for now, but I really have trouble seeing how their tech services division is going to survive as AI decreases the cost to build software. Plus, tech services as part of TELUS Digital doesn't really make any sense long term. It's a contact center business with a bunch of people that randomly make expensive mobile apps? It seems to be making enough money for now to keep going, but I feel like that could change any moment.

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