It could be a great company but the management is hopeless - Product Manager Vision6 Employee Review

1.0
4 Jul 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I really enjoyed working for Vision6 until I understood what was going on. Your coworkers are nice and knowledgeable.

Cons

These people lie. Constantly. Management has no idea of what they are doing, how to manage people, companies and everything in between. I have no idea how these managers got to the place. The product is not developed very quickly: new features are decided by those who are out of touch with customers so might not really fit where the industry is leaning. Lack of development in the product makes it less competitive in a very crowded space. Person who is in charge of the IT team doesn't know anything about the product design, but he decides about each tiny detail.

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Vision6 Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. It is good to hear you enjoyed the culture and working alongside your coworkers. Regarding management and our leadership team, it is concerning to hear you feel both exhibit less than quality support. Our leadership teams focus quite a bit of effort in fostering an environment that enables our teams to do their best work through daily stand-ups, weekly check-ins, monthly coaching and goal progression sessions, quarterly and annual reviews that focus on both the individual, their goals and how they impact overall company objectives. I am curious to hear how your experience conflicts with those activities and how we may improve them? Any insight you can share is welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to submit your thoughts and if you have more reach out to me on my personal email address.

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5.0
25 Jun 2019
Recommend
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Pros

From what I've experienced from working at Vision6, it is a progressive thinking SaaS business, that values its employees. I'm given enough trust and resources to succeed in my role and to achieve my goals, but with the support and backing to learn from mistakes, if made. If there are any tools and equipment I believe would allow me to carry out my role more efficiently and effectively, I have the confidence these would be supplied. Vision6 is very empathetic to family requires, and provides a flexible work environment that doesn't push guilt on an employee if they were to be sick, or had to tend to a family emergency. Time is allocated for me to set aside, allowing me to complete certificates and courses to further my industry knowledge, ultimately allowing me to perform better in my role. As well as this, time is also set aside so I can read industry-relevant news articles and white papers.

Cons

The team is small, so turning around a process change or project can be more lengthy than usual, but if you manage your time and expectations correctly, this isn't an issue. Opportunities for advancement would be smaller compared to a large organisation, but this is to be expected.

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Vision6 Response
6y
Thank you for your feedback and show of support for several of the things that makes Vision6 so special. I’m glad you enjoy our focus on work/life balance and noticing that we truly do care about our staff. We take these reviews to heart and I will focus on your advice, ensuring this doesn’t slip as we continue to grow.
5.0
2 Jul 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Vision6 is truly one of the best companies I have ever worked for. The culture is great and you get to work alongside brilliant and highly passionate individuals across all departments. Although the team is smaller than our competitors, everyone pitches in and works together to get the job done and done well! Work life balance is great - they are very understanding of family or personal commitments and arrange flexible working schedules when needed. The senior management team are down to earth, understanding people who genuinely listen to their staff. My manager in particular always pushes the team to learn and grow both professionally and personally. I feel supported - both at the upper management level, as well as a closer, team level. Peoples' opinions, ideas, and thoughts are always heard so everyone is given an opportunity to really make an impact.

Cons

More opportunities for team activities so that different departments can interact with each other and further build team rapport. (Although we do have annual retreats and company-wide happy hours.) Other than that, I don't have any cons in terms of management and processes.

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