One of the worst periods in my life was working for Sapient - Anonymous employee Sapient (CA) Employee Review

1.0
21 Sept 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They provide a catered lunch for the onsite staff. That is pretty much the only good thing. And even that had a black mark on it after I heard the CEO say he does it so people work more and don't leave.

Cons

I think Sapient is quite possibly the most dysfunctional and worst company I have ever worked for. Management is completely inept and struggling to keep their heads above water. It is rather astounding watching how bad they are and how many poor decisions are made on a daily basis. Things that I thought were standard operating procedures at all companies and seemed pretty basic are unfortunately not present here and/or mgmt. has found a way to bumble it up completely. This is probably the result of almost the entire management have zero industry experience and/or having zero experience related to their job function. It’s always advisable to do background research on the company you are applying at and I cannot stress the importance of this enough for this company. I would recommend reading the leadership bios on the company website prior to interviewing and ask yourself if you want to work for a leadership team with that type of knowledge base and experience. In addition to the ineptness, leadership constantly lies about literally everything. You can just google what they say and disprove it immediately. This is one of the reasons why the culture is so unbelievably bad. All you hear over and over again is lie after lie and after about a month of working here you realize all the gaps in their stories. Other issues at the company include what seems to be a lack of work-life balance for the majority of people. There also seems to be massive favoritism. The benefits are sub-par. The culture is toxic. Chaos, dysfunction, and dissatisfaction are the highlights of each day. The CEO thinks that a happy hour at a bar and a day at the beach is going to fix the massive issues that are going on. It seems as though everyone here is looking for a new job. Not kidding – it’s become a running joke as to who is going to leave next. One of my coworkers described it as walking into a morgue/funeral home. I cannot stress enough how bad of a company Sapient is and in my opinion you should stay as far away from it as possible.

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5.0
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Pros

Sapient has given me an opportunity to work on projects that can make a big difference to improve human health. The technology and platform can be applied in different ways to develop more effective drugs and improve diagnosis for different diseases. Each project feels unique, which prevents me from getting bored and keeps motivation high. I also really enjoy the people that I work with, from my immediate teammates to collaborating with members of other groups. Everyone genuinely wants the company to succeed and is working together to achieve that goal.

Cons

Sapient is a rapidly growing company, so there are some processes that need smoothing out. These are typical growing pains in any new company. The fast-paced environment can be demanding at times. It requires agility and flexibility to keep up with competing priorities. This can take some getting used to at first, and it may not be the best fit for everyone (especially if you are used to very structured environments). That said, it is a fun environment for anyone that likes diverse work and to challenge themselves.

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4.0
12 Jan 2023
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Pros

Sapient is an excellent place to grow and play a meaningful role in the evolution of an exciting analytical technology. The people here are committed and genuinely care about the work they are doing and supporting one another. The company has the potential to revolutionize drug discovery and ultimately deliver real value to providers and patients that need better therapeutics. There is always a new hurdle to overcome and has allowed me to branch out from my core competencies to grow as a professional.

Cons

As with all startups, growing pains are part of the game and the company has gone through its share of needing to pivot and reinvent itself. Compensation will not be what is achievable at a larger or more mature organization, but that is true of any start up. The work and time needs change frequently due to the variable nature of progress at a startup, which I find exciting and engaging even though it can be challenging.

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