Large Layoffs Friday - Sales Sage Employee Review

1.0
Apr 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Only pro to taking a job here would be the three month gaurantee for commissions and the high salary they will offer. If you're desperate and need employment, this is the place to ride the train to the bottom. Make sure you have an exit strategy quick, as you'll likely be put on performance plan immediately after.

Cons

Huge mismanagement, mistakes and disconnects from the top. Word spread fast about large layoffs of key positions where ramp up times are 8-12 months to be effective around Sage while executives spout how we are "growing". Morale hit a new low yesterday for employees that weren't walked and are still remaining. Seriously don't work here. I've regularly seen employees turn in year after year of high performance and then several of them were let go yesterday simply because they made too much. No promotion from within and a terrible bell curve review system. I personally know several Sales people who received a "Meets Expectations" after being one of the few to turn in 110% above quota numbers. Does that sound like a meets expectations to you? Our competitors give out trophies and gifts for that. If you have any talent, looks elsewhere or you'll simply be frustrated until you leave. If you don't believe me, simply ask any front line Sage colleague off the record. Hit us up on LinkedIn and do your research.

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Sage Response
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Thanks for your review. Change everywhere is constant and, as with all organizations, we continue to evaluate our organization and improve our processes. Our priority is to position Sage for continued growth and success. We will support our colleagues as we continue on our journey to make Sage a top-performing company and a great place to work.

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