Friendly people and work environment with limited growth and self actualization potential and empty promises - Software Developer ALTEN Employee Review

3.0
2 Oct 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Relocation package. They promise many different career options and they claim that they would assist you in your personal development (career development) path. Friendly atmosphere and teambuilding events. Work is not strictly organized and easygoing, no focus on pushing every last bit of productivity from individuals. This may also be seen as a con by highly competitive individuals.

Cons

Many of promises are unfulfilled or subpar. They promise to teach you French, but only pay for a short course that is definitely not enough and in my opinion not beginner friendly. Work type options are severely limited for people who don't speak French. And they don't express this fact clearly during interviews. They tell you that speaking French is desired, but not necessary, and that they will help you to learn it within a few years. In my example, I was put into a team doing the work that I didn't like at all. They had no clear newcomer introduction or mentorship process. Project was extremely complicated, code very hard to understand and nobody took the time to help me understand it enough to be able to work efficiently. They gave me (an inexperienced beginner) a task that experts were unable to complete years before. I was loosing motivation and was unhappy with the state of project and my work. I expressed my dissatisfaction multiple times, but they didn't really find any way to solve the issue. And there were no better options for me available, that would match my desires. Eventually I decided to resign. They do business with independent relocation service, which is suboptimal. And they don't really strive to offer the best possible service in this regard. In the beginning, an individual responsible for my relocation was very helpful and explained to me all that I asked, including about life in France. But eventually answers got more scare and delayed. I had not been given the detailed information with pros and cons for apartment options. I was rushed to quickly pick one, so they wouldn't need to look at to many of them. Post-relocation support was bad, with 1 month hard limit.

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

3.0
17 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

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