Adlib Software Reviews

* Legacy product that keeps the business going but has been all but abandoned * No clear strategy to address the market need * Cheerleading is valued more than having a plan * Most of the passionate, competent people have left * See many people get fired for (or at least while) being successful They don’t really know what they want to be or what they want to do. This is obvious by looking at the website and trying to figure out what it is that they do. The executives talk to Analysts and through some bold claims, they get some recognition, but the reality is there is no real process or product behind any of it. There is certainly no distinct expertise or unique differentiator. They DID have a unique differentiator in their legacy product, but it’s been excluded from their next-gen product line, leaving them with no real advantage on the horizon. It’s a lot of hot air — buzz words and failed promises. And the clock is ticking because their legacy product is built on a technology that stopped being developed nearly 20 years ago. The ability to operate in present-day environments is quickly evaporating, and trivial problems take longer and longer to solve due to this massive technical debt. Clearly, the executive team are aware of some of these problems, and they try to resolve them by hiring new people, but they hire senior people who blindly agree with them and make them feel better about themselves rather than formulating a practical plan or a strategy. Bottom Line The executive team are not jerks, in fact, they’re actually mostly very nice people and I like them quite a lot, I just wish they would make better decisions and maybe be a little more honest with themselves. There are problems, but they can be resolved. They’re not going to resolve themselves, and it’s not going to be overnight. If you’ve got passion, are smart, and don’t mind fighting for what is right, you may be able to overcome these challenges and help this organization be successful. Just don’t think you can walk into a job, do what you’re told and everything will be fine. Success is not going to be handed to you on a platter, and it’s going to be an uphill battle. Want to try your hand at turning this ship around, and get paid decently while doing it? This can be the place for you.

If you look at the responses here from Adlib asking you to come voice your concerns you will be terminated shortly after; this is not an exaggeration or embellishment it is simple truth. Largest consistent turnover I have ever seen anywhere that I have been employed. Certain over staffed “people oriented” departments are running the company instead of answering benefits or payroll questions. Unnecessary promotions for the sake of title changes - salaries remain unchanged and responsibilities triple. As others have mentioned, an overly sunny outlook in the face of very obvious problems. Outsourcing to “other countries” for development has begun. New product offering is far too late to the game. It can sink them if they don’t course correct. Trying to visually rebrand in an enterprise space while in a building that that sets a negative visual stage when clients even arrive to park. Town hall meetings are overly optimistic in the face of very intelligent people who know otherwise and simply feel patronized. They boost the ego of the executive team and provide water cooler talk for the remaining staff. Executive management aren’t bad people - they are just immune to listening unless you’re one of them, otherwise you should simply be thankful you’re privileged enough to work here in their eyes.