Gen Reviews

3.5

53% would recommend to a friend

(513 total reviews)
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Vincent Pilette

51% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Gen has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 513 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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513 reviews
1.0
15 Apr 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is both financially robust and profitable, boasting a well-regarded brand.

Cons

Senior management seems primarily focused on increasing shareholder dividends, often prioritizing cost-cutting measures over employee engagement. This has led to significant changes in the workplace, such as the elimination of in-person team meetings and sales kickoffs, with a shift towards virtual interactions via Zoom. Despite this, employees are still expected to attend the office when possible. These changes have eroded the sense of team spirit that once characterized the organization. This shift in priorities is led by the CEO, who originally served as the CFO, indicating a possible emphasis on financial outcomes over employee welfare.

2.0
14 Dec 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good salary, bonuses, unlimited time off

Cons

CEO is not a people's person. Only thinking about money which hurts staff productivity and morale. No many opportunities to meet your colleagues if you work remotely. You don't know if you will be made redundant the next day.

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Gen Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you highlighting certain aspects that make Gen a great place to work, like our compensation packages and approach to Hybrid Work. We strive to offer competitive compensation and flexibility to our team members. We deeply value your feedback regarding leadership style, employee wellbeing, and remote work experiences. We want to assure you that wellbeing is a top priority and we offer various initiatives like Wellness@Gen benefits and mental health resources, and opportunities to connect with our Gen community both in-person and online as a highly distributed team. Additionally, while we recognize that leadership styles may differ, we remain committed to fostering a culture of open communication and feedback. We encourage you to utilize internal channels like the Chat with CEO, Coffee Corners, All-Hands Q&As and the Suggestion Hub to share any specific concerns or suggestions. We are always actively listening to inform our decisions and initiatives and continue improving Gen. As always, you can reach out to your People Leader, P&C or anonymously through our EthicsLine if you'd like to provide additional feedback.
2.0
17 Apr 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good range of benefits and flexible working opportunities.

Cons

The recent merger has had a negative impact on the overall employee experience and morale. The work culture is non existent. Upper management is not paying attention to employee satisfaction. No sign of career development opportunities. Salary increases not in line with inflation and raising living costs.

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Gen Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We recognize that change can be challenging, especially during a merger. Our leadership team has remained committed to ensuring open dialogue is embedded into our everyday culture. We value open communication and want to ensure that everyone's voice is heard. It's also important to us that the professional growth of our employees are a priority. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the several Learning & Development programs we offer, including on-demand learning and mentorship opportunities as well as education reimbursement to support ongoing growth and development. Feel free to reach out to your manager or People & Culture to discuss your specific career goals. We strive to create meaningful career growth programs, and actively review compensation structures to ensure they remain fair and aligned with industry standards. Again, we appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns and please reach out directly if you'd like to provide further feedback.
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