Genie is out of the bag - Anonymous employee SolarWinds Employee Review

1.0
19 Nov 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

None that you can imagine

Cons

During a weekend conversation with a friend from Southern India, we discussed issues at SWI. The dialogue touched on casteism’s influence on decision-making within American companies led by individuals from that region. Notably, favoritism at SWI, particularly on the product side, revealed a pattern of promotions favoring those from upper castes, indicating a dual challenge of favoritism and casteism in the current setup.

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SolarWinds Response
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Thank you for your feedback and review. SolarWinds is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without bias and does not condone toxicity or favoritism within the workplace. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel valued and heard. We are sorry to hear that has not been your experience. Please reach out to your local People Partner or the Legal Hotline to share your experience.

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