Run - Consultant FactoryPal Employee Review

1.0
14 Jun 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Low pressure, low work load, training budget, home office

Cons

nothing works, no one besides customer success team cares about the customer. Product still needs development and is not ready for the industry. Management keep closing their eyes for the fact that the product does not work and insists on trying to convince everyone that it works instead of facing the truth and guiding the teams to find a solution together. Product owner does not respect customer success team and does not accept feedback from clients coming through CS team members; always pointing fingers trying to blame others for the misinterpretations of the customer needs. If you like working with anger and frustration that's the kind of company you will get, and that's the reason why almost all consultants left FP, or are looking to leave,.

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FactoryPal Response
2y
Dear employee, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at FactoryPal. We appreciate your openness in expressing your thoughts and concerns. We would like to take this opportunity to address the points you raised and assure you that we value your perspective as a member of our team. Firstly, we appreciate your positive remarks about our training budget and great work-life balance. We understand your concerns regarding the functionality of our product and the perception that not enough emphasis is placed on customer care. We take these matters seriously and are committed to continuous improvement. We would like to address the issue you raised regarding the product's readiness for the industry. While we acknowledge that every product has room for improvement, we are constantly working to enhance its functionality and address any issues that arise. Our team is dedicated to delivering a high-quality product that meets the needs of our customers. Regarding your comments about the product owner and customer success team, we value open communication and collaboration among all teams. We encourage feedback from our clients, including feedback received through the customer success team, as it helps us understand and address their needs. We apologize if there have been any misunderstandings or lack of responsiveness in this regard. In terms of management, we are committed to actively listening to our employees and addressing their concerns. We understand the importance of creating an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. We will take your suggestion into consideration regarding the improvement of collaboration between the customer success and product team. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and will use it constructively to make necessary improvements. If you have any further concerns or suggestions, we encourage you to reach out to the People & Culture team or your line manager. Sincerely, Sharifa Karadayi, HRBP at FactoryPal.

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2.0
9 Jul 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

+Great flexibility and work/life balance +Very knowledgeable, interesting coworkers from many cultures +Fun team-building events

Cons

-Silos between functions and rigid corporate structure -Slow to change and adapt to the market, especially for a start-up -Lack of success of the product is contributing to major morale issues and a gloomy outlook for the future

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FactoryPal Response
2y
Dear former employee, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at FactoryPal. We appreciate your insights and perspective. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the great flexibility, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and interesting coworkers from diverse cultures. We also value the importance of team-building events to foster a positive and engaging work environment. Regarding the concerns you raised, we understand that silos between functions can hinder collaboration and hinder the company's ability to adapt quickly. We acknowledge that there is room for improvement in this area, and we are actively working to break down these barriers and foster a more cross-functional and agile work environment. We also take note of your comment about the slow adaptation to market changes. As a startup, we recognize the need to be nimble and responsive to market dynamics. We are constantly reviewing and refining our strategies to ensure that they align with the needs and demands of the market. Your feedback serves as a valuable reminder to reevaluate our product design and ensure it fits the current market landscape. We appreciate your suggestion of having a clear strategy and aligning all departments towards the same goal. This is indeed crucial for achieving success and we are continuously working towards enhancing our strategic alignment and communication across teams. We genuinely value your input and will take your feedback into consideration as we strive to improve our company and its outlook for the future. If you have any additional suggestions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to the HR department or your former manager. Thank you for your contributions to FactoryPal, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Sharifa Karadayi, HRBP at FactoryPal.
3.0
5 Dec 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Competitive benefits package based on the Berlin market. - The average of co-workers are very nice and friendly. - Training budget.

Cons

The company has lost several key people in the past year, including the head of the key department of the company. A high volume of layoffs with low levels of transparency have created a hostile work environment. Many of the leads and even C* level executives do not understand what is happening in the technology area. Technology department base their actions on poor politics (friendship) rather than state-of-the-art technology and best practices. Team members are usually moved to different teams based on the subjective judgment of the lead team member, rather than on objective criteria such as the technological expertise of the team or team member.

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