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More Cons than Pro's, that's for sure - Finance Nuance Employee Review

2.0
22 Feb 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is decent, if negotiated up front, otherwise do not expect to increase much of the course of your employment. Benefits (PTO, Medical) are good.

Cons

Too centralized - Paul has an eagles grip on every expenditure, new hires. He should be more focused on growing the company than whether or not additional resources need his approval. Raises are rare, unless you are senior management. Company wide bonus is approved by B.O.D. ever year, a portion of which is related to company performance, however not one employee knows what those goals are, until the fiscal year is over and we are told we only hit 75% of "The Number". Employees are overworked (average Finance employee works anywhere from 60-75 hours a week). There is NO work/life balance! Communication is horrible! Integrations of acquired companies are a nightmare and not very well completed. Seems managements only concern is acquiring rather than how well we can integrate (poor integrations do affect customer relations). Infrastructure is extremely poor and needs serious investments. Morale is overall unacceptable. Many employees/managers have been there since Scansoft/Speechworks days and continue to be small minded and not think outside the box. HR Policies are great for a company of 50 people, not 6,000.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
9 Apr 2025
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Pros

The company offers excellent training and a thorough onboarding process, helping new hires feel well-prepared and confident. The small, close-knit teams foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where you never feel lost in the crowd. Employees take pride in the innovative technology and software being developed, which is recognized as impactful within the industry. (Note: The company was acquired by Microsoft to bring potential for future growth.)

Cons

While the company excels in many areas, there’s limited upward mobility, especially in certain career paths, which can be frustrating for those seeking advancement. Additionally, feedback from employees often feels like it’s not taken seriously, which can lead to disengagement when trying to influence change or improve processes.

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