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4.3

77% would recommend to a friend

(14 total reviews)

Nick Bolton

73% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

4.8

Work/Life Balance

4.6

Senior Management

4.3

Culture and Values

4.3

Compensation and Benefits

3.8

Career Opportunities

Ratings distribution

5 stars

80%

4 stars

0%

3 stars

0%

2 stars

20%

1 star

0%

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Updated 11 Jun 2020

    1. 5.0
      11 Jun 2020
      Social Media Manager
      Current Freelancer, less than 1 year
      Northampton, England
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Despite the team being distributed worldwide, there are a lot of opportunities for fun social activities - All ideas are listened to and appreciated - Lots of opportunity for development - Super flexible - Work from home - Interact with a community of users across the world

      Cons

      I can't say I've experienced any yet

      2

      Thank you for the positive feedback, and we're delighted that our borderless, flexible staffing model is working well for you.

      1. 5.0
        14 Jan 2016
        Web Developer
        Current Employee, less than 1 year
        Reading, England
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Great working environment. The whole team is like a second family. The best work/life balance. Courses to learn new technologies or other skills are provided. Flexible working hours. There are drinks, a professional coffee machine, crisps and sweets in the office =)

        Cons

        Personally the location of the Camberley office is a handicap for me. I live in Reading and commute every day to Camberley.

        19

        Having a strong work family is important. We're glad you felt like the work/life balance was right, and it's also good to hear that the courses were helpful.

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        1. 2.0
          20 Jul 2018
          Software Engineer
          Former Employee, more than 1 year
          Camberley, England
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          - Was a small company with a jovial atmosphere and a passionate team (8 people as of May 2018). - The company always managed to hire talented people. Everyone there could have been somewhere else earning more, but stayed because they felt like a part of something worthwhile. - Nick (CEO) was always generous and kind to his employees. - Nick (CEO) was once passionate and enthusiastic about what was possible, and it was infectious. - Company was highly profitable. - Product development was fun, challenging and offered variety.

          Cons

          - Nick (CEO) is just plain fiscally irresponsible, wasting time and money on self-congratulatory crap, like a "museum" for past versions of the product. His private and personal expenditure is disproportionate, which I personally believe lead directly to the redundancy of *all* of the remaining staff after I left (5 in total). Frankly, a highly profitable company was needlessly run in to the ground due to his recklessness. - Nick (CEO), despite hiring good people, never truly took on board their views or advice, individual or collective, frequently becoming tyrannical. - Nick (CEO) lacked the ability to make coherent medium to long-term product ownership decisions, leaving engineers and managers feeling "aimless". It was common to ask questions of managers only to realise they had the same questions themselves. - Nick (CEO) effectively abandoned the company for 6 months, spending *very* little time in the office during an important product development phase. Even his management team couldn't meaningfully reach him. On the day he laid us all off, I was actually pleased to see him walk in to the office. - Despite claiming to value time above all else, Nick (CEO), when present, was often found pedantically, one could argue obsessively, fussing over operational minutia. - Nick (CEO), despite having only a few years of software engineering experience, and only having run a startup consisting of a handful of people, for a handful of years, built around a modest, niche, open-source product (which he inherited), believes he can be the next Steve Jobs. At first this can be seen as pure zeal, but there is a point at which is becomes blinding.

          18

          Thank you for your feedback, we're glad that you could appreciate our passion, generosity, and kindness.

          1. 5.0
            14 Jan 2016
            Office Manager
            Current Employee, more than 1 year
            Camberley, England
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Friendly and relaxed working envioroment

            Cons

            Never enough hours in the day

            19

            Friendly and relaxed are exactly what I strive for at the company. We do our best work when we can relax and think.

            1. 5.0
              22 Oct 2018
              Senior Graphic Designer
              Former Employee, less than 1 year
              Camberley, England
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              The team set clear and attainable goals. The work environment was always positive.

              Cons

              Too lenient with the unavoidable slackers. This has since been rectified.

              5

              Thanks for leaving feedback. We have since changed our recruitment strategy and interview process to raise the bar.

              1. 5.0
                18 Aug 2014
                Support Representative
                Current Employee, less than 1 year
                Portland, OR
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                The work is self-rewarding. I would be doing this even if I wasn't being paid for it (probably not as much, heh). It's an important mission and I'm very happy to be part of a team who also feels the work is important. Policies are rather open, people are generally allowed to handle their departments how they see fit, as long as the work is getting done and customers aren't complaining.

                Cons

                Resources are somewhat limited. I like what we accomplish with what we have, and I'm not sure if there is any possibility of getting more out of it. I think we're all doing the best we can with what's available. I just wish there were more available.

                17

                Thanks for the review! We really valued your time working with us and I'm glad you appreciated the autonomy and open culture.

                1. 5.0
                  20 Nov 2018
                  Business Confidante
                  Current Freelancer, less than 1 year
                  Douglas
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  The CEO Nick is determined to get it right and recruit the best people to move the company and software forward to the next level. He is taking advice from experienced people both inside and outside the industry to help him create and execute a great strategy, recruit and retain the best people and develop and enhance synergy so it can be proudly placed in the market with excellent results. Nick is listening carefully to all the advice he is receiving but is making his own decisions after careful and considered thought for all stakeholders which has been great to witness. He wants to get it right. His communication style has been consultative, open and positive at all times. It has been a pleasure working with Nick over the past few months.

                  Cons

                  None so far that should put someone off considering Symless as a future employer of choice

                  1
                  1. 4.0
                    15 Oct 2018
                    Consultant - Strategy & Operations
                    Current Contractor, less than 1 year
                    Port Erin
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    - Creativity and thinking outside the box is encouraged - Using modern kit - Excited client base (Disney!) - Fast-paced, every day is different - Freedom to explore new ideas and encouraged to voice them - Pizza, lots of pizza

                    Cons

                    - Transitioning from a traditional ‘old school’ software firm was a little difficult - The fast pace of a typical day was also something of a shock - CEO is a powerhouse of enthusiasm which can be a little difficult to get used to at first but ultimately it is a very good thing. - A fridge stocked with energy drinks for those evening brainstorming sessions would be nice!

                    10
                    1. 5.0
                      15 Oct 2018
                      Business Advisor
                      Current Freelancer, less than 1 year
                      Castletown
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      The new software development is really exciting as it would move technology forward in the digital/software market. The Isle of Man is the HQ for the company now and it is a cool peaceful place that is an Unesco Biosphere. You pay lower taxes and get more for your money.

                      Cons

                      Can be wet and windy in the winter months.

                      11
                      1. 5.0
                        6 Nov 2018
                        Technical Support
                        Current Employee
                        Kiev, Kyiv
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        I have been working in the company for several months, and I can say the following: 1. The company is really very cool. 2. Interesting tasks from clients and their solutions in a team. 3. Nick is a great manager. Able to listen, analyze, propose and make decisions. 4. You can learn a lot, because the product affects many operating systems. 5. Great team. All together we cope perfectly with the tasks and volumes of work. 6. A large amount of material for the study of Synergy. 7. It is very comfortable and pleasant to work as a whole.

                        Cons

                        I have no negative thoughts or opinions about the company or work in the company. Everything is very, very cool.

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