Challenging bench policy and lack of transparency - Recensione dipendente - Software Engineer presso ALTEN

1,0
12 dic 2025
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good learning opportunities on projects. Supportive managers at the project level. Team members are generally collaborative.

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The bench policy is extremely stressful and poorly handled. If an employee remains on bench for around one month, there is immediate pressure to resign, often without clear written communication, proper justification, or transparent reference to company policy. This happens regardless of past performance or long-term contribution. In my experience, HR discussions were largely one-sided. When valid questions were raised about the reasons, policy applicability, or next steps, there was little willingness to listen or clarify. If an employee stands up for themselves and asks for formal communication, responses tend to slow down or stop, which adds to uncertainty and anxiety. Despite consistent contributions over 3.5 years-including working on weekends and receiving positive feedback from managers-the bench situation seemed to override all prior performance. Additionally, accountability feels misaligned. Project allocation depends heavily on management and business teams, yet the impact of bench periods is borne almost entirely by developers.

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5,0
3 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Great Pay! People from France and Denmark are fun to work with. Learn about different cultures. Excellent place to learn new skills with different Software - Oracle Netsuite/OpenAire

Svantaggi

Learning to read and understand some complex contracts to set up billing is interesting but achievable.

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We love that you enjoyed working with our team across France and Denmark — the cultural diversity we have here is something we're really proud of. We're glad the experience helped you grow your skills and expand your software knowledge.
5,0
3 dic 2025
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Working at this company has been a truly positive experience for me. It’s a place where I’ve been able to learn and develop my skills, and I really appreciate that they invest in my growth by paying for my certifications. I’m also involved in special projects with high added value, which has had a strong impact on my career development. What makes the biggest difference for me is the way they support me as a mom. Having the option to work remotely when needed is extremely important, and it’s something we rarely find elsewhere. I’ve never felt judged for being a mother—quite the opposite. They understand my responsibilities at home while ensuring that the client is always satisfied. This balance means a lot to me, and it makes me feel valued both as an employee and as a person. Overall, I’m truly grateful to be part of a company that invests in my future, trusts me with meaningful work, and respects my personal needs.

Svantaggi

Due to the global economic situation, salary increases and bonuses have been impacted.

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