great people, poor leadership - Anonymous employee Hyland Employee Review

2.0
17 Apr 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The people doing the day-to-day work are great. problem is 500 people do the work, and 1500 live off those workers. I still believe that the company is strong, but it's because of the 500 individuals that are committed to success: long term employees (10 + years) are the key, lose them and the company fails.

Cons

Poor executive leadership, especially in R&D and product development. People deciding the direction of the product lack experience and real world experience in the use of the software. The company is overly infuenced by the CTO, who is technically brilliant but incapable of allowing others' ideas to be brought forward and implemented. The culture is "click-ish" and reminds me of high school. There is no place for grievances or issues to be reported without fear of reprimand. Human Resources is inept and incapable of standing up for the empoyees. Employees do not have a trustworthy voice to air complaints, as HR will take all steps necessary to support the company and it's senior leadership over the employee.

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Work/life balance Great people to work with on daily basis Ability to work remote (US based) Plenty of development opportunities I've been given the tools I need to do my job and be innovative I have an amazing manager and team that I lead

Cons

I am restricted on where I can hire new employees right now. There are a lot of competing priorities with similar deadlines which can be stressful, but the days go by fast.

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Hyland Response
3d
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years with Hyland. We’re glad to hear that work-life balance, flexibility, development opportunities and — most importantly — the people you work with continue to stand out. Your comments reflect what we value deeply: a strong culture shaped by talented, supportive teams and managers who help make Hyland a great place to work. We also appreciate your feedback on competing priorities and hiring considerations. As Hyland continues to grow and evolve, balancing priorities is a natural part of that journey, and we remain focused on supporting our teams and strengthening how we operate. Thank you for your continued contributions and for helping make Hyland’s culture what it is. - Hyland HR Team
2.0
23 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote or hybrid capability. Usually a flexible schedule.

Cons

Constant quiet firing. They've figured out how to avoid public disclosures quite well. Every month they're whacking batches of 20~30 employees - esp. if you were in a higher pay band or part of an acquired company. There's constant leadership churn as of late - not that leadership was ever that great, but the clownshow has more makeup on the pigs now. If you were part of an acquired company, the stench of nepotism was constant. Hyland doesn't provide legitimate training or certification assistance for everyone. Their products would fail any sort of security scan by an AI tool too. If you're a customer, buyer beware.

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Hyland Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for your years of service at Hyland. We recognize that organizational change can be difficult and that periods of transition may feel uncertain. While experiences can vary, this perspective does not fully reflect our approach as an organization. We remain committed to clear communication, responsible workforce practices and investing in employee growth and development opportunities. As Hyland continues to grow and evolve, we are focused on supporting our employees and customers through this journey and strengthening how we operate for long-term success. We appreciate your perspective and wish you all the best in your next chapter. - Hyland HR Team
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