Good place to work but lot to improve - Recensione dipendente - Software Engineer presso Mirriad

Thanks for making this comment. Work life balance is extremely important to us and a flexible working plan is reviewed on a case by case basis for anybody that requests it. Some people start late, others finish earlier to get their kids from nursery. Whatever it is, we look for ways to make it happen whilst maintaining the equality of hours worked and flexibility given to any one person with the need of the team to be productive and available at the right times. It takes a while for changes to filter down and it seems from this we haven’t perhaps been transparent enough on the business plans for Mirriad. As a listed company it is a tricky balance to ensure staff are aware of where the business is heading without disclosing price sensitive information. In our regular town halls we talk about the business, along with other commercial items, and everybody is asked to be part of it. We can learn from this comment though and will respond accordingly if employees have specific questions on the business direction. In every smallish company there is going to be an issue with advancement and in succession planning. We provide a great environment for people who enjoy tech and being part of the build and scale period for Mirriad. We are not IBM and we can’t offer a defined career path that moves upwards, grade by grade, within a defined timescale. We can offer an interesting and challenging environment and we have seen many of our employees move up or across into new roles. It is not that development doesn’t happen, it does, just that we are limited somewhat by our size and the need to balance delivery with individual development. The office is bright and new with a large kitchen area. Requests have been made to make this space recreational and it is a fair point that is under consideration. We try to ensure everyone’s views on this are considered as one person’s cool idea of bean bags and pool table may be another person’s nightmare if they just want to read their text messages and eat their meal-deal in peace! We review our benefit packages against the market regularly and currently offer private medical for the individual, a travel loan scheme, a bike to work programme, life assurance and holiday allowances – which at least matches, if not exceeds most employee benefit packages.