Leadership is out of touch with modern tech workforce - Recensione dipendente - Senior Software Engineer presso GreenShield

2,0
4 nov 2024
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Greenshield is a large company, so I limit my review to working as a software engineer as part of an acquired tech company (inkblot). I have to say the company is fine to work for. If you really need a job, go for it, people are respectful and you will get paid on time. Pay is average for software developers. I love my team-mates, they are positive and smart and great to work with. When I worked as an Inkblot employee, we attracted great people. I've enjoyed my time here, but unfortunately, many talented and driven people are now leaving as a result of slashing PTO & a poorly rolled-out hybrid RTO policy.

Svantaggi

- 3 weeks PTO until 7 years is meagre in the tech industry in Canada. - 3 days/week hybrid RTO within 150km of an office is unreasonable for commuting in the GTA. - No annual COL increase and unclear career paths are not inspiring. - Top down and hands-off leadership is not inspiring. - Tech & product leadership is done by contractors. - C-suite seems very out of touch with the tech industry & tech industry employee benefits. - I started as an Inkblot employee and company culture has cratered since we were integrated with Greenshield. - We never see any senior leadership unless they are adding toxic positivity and evaporate as soon as anything negative needs to be communicated. Cue the HR drones stepping in. - Greenshield HR and senior leadership has shown that they are out of touch with the tech industry after presenting a Total Rewards with almost across the board reduction or the same benefits for all acquired software devs & product people. - Greenshield slashed PTO for acquired tech workers (3 weeks max before 7 years), no negotiation and a very obtuse announcement left me feeling very disrespected. I heard this echoed from many colleagues.

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Risposta di GreenShield
1y
Thank you for your feedback. At GreenShield, we prioritize creating a culture where employees feel valued and have the opportunity do meaningful work impacting the lives of Canadians. We conducted extensive research when designing our new Total Rewards package and are proud our offering is highly competitive across the board as it ranks near the top of group of the largest companies in Canada when it comes to paid time off, holidays, volunteer days, professional development opportunities, just to name a few. It is also market leading across areas that are core to us at GreenShield including metal health (with employees and their eligible dependents having up to $10K a year for mental health services), inclusion and social impact. Collaboration is an important part of our culture, and a hybrid work approach offers GreenShielders the flexibility to work remotely up to three days a week, while connecting with each other in the office for two days. We’re proud of the many growth opportunities available at GreenShield and encourage you to partner with your leaders on a personalized development plan to explore these options. Many of our tech employees, for example, have advanced in their area of expertise or moved into leadership positions. Thank you for your input and we encourage you to please reach out to your people leader with any further feedback or questions.

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1,0
27 gen 2024
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Very few reasons to work here.. cant think of anything

Svantaggi

Everything is terrible.. literally clowns as owners

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2,0
11 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

• Hybrid model (3 days working from home)

Svantaggi

• Heavy workload • Low salary • Lack of recognition, no rewards and a general feeling of not being valued • Compensation is limited to base salary only, with no bonus, annual increases are around 2% even when expectations are met, which does not keep pace with inflation • Limited or no growth opportunities

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Risposta di GreenShield
1w
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions to GreenShield over the past several years. We’re pleased to hear the hybrid work model has been a positive part of your experience, and we remain committed to offering flexibility that supports both our employees and the needs of our business. As GreenShield continues to grow, the pace and complexity of work have increased across many areas. This is a deliberate part of scaling the organization and delivering on our commitments. We actively manage this through prioritization, team-level planning and ongoing support. We also want to provide important context on several of the points raised. GreenShield regularly benchmarks compensation against the market and individual performance to ensure it remains competitive. Our total rewards approach extends beyond base salary and includes development investment, benefits and recognition programs. On recognition, we do not align with the view that recognition is absent. In addition to formal programs like Applause, which enables real-time peer recognition and rewards, leaders are expected to actively acknowledge contributions and support their teams. These expectations are clear and embedded within our leadership accountabilities. Similarly, opportunities for growth and development are a core part of the employee experience. Employees have access to structured development planning, leadership programs and an annual $2,000 learning allowance, supported by regular check-ins to support career progression. Suggesting there are limited or no opportunities for growth does not reflect the range of development pathways available across the organization. While individual perspectives on workload, compensation and growth may vary, many employees continue to build long-term careers and take on new opportunities at GreenShield as the organization evolves. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
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