Not a nice place to work - Developer aql Employee Review

2.0
11 Jun 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some of people are very helpful and will bend over backwards to help you, normally the ones in junior or entry level positions. Free parking in Leeds City Centre is rare to find. You can further your career here if you suck up to the right people.

Cons

Where to start. Most of the staff are underpaid and don't expect a pay rise during your employment here even if you hit all your targets. Very bad senior leadership team, a lot of them bring nothing to the table and just making everyone else feel small. CEO has a bit of a messiah complex.

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aql Response
5y
Thank you for your review. We’re always open to feedback and take these reviews seriously. It’s great to hear that our junior or entry level staff members are very helpful and you can further your career if you knuckle down and speak to the right people for support. The team at aql is incredibly focused on moving the company and technology forward making it a very fast paced environment to work in but also one you can thrive in if you embrace it. Sometimes this isn’t an environment for all and we fully accept that. We do try our hardest to support employees if we feel they are struggling but they also need to be open with us to make sure we’re aware they need help. Our CEO is not the messiah but many of us are huge Monty Python fans. Again, thank you for your feedback.

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4.0
27 Aug 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly workers. Opportunity to grow.

Cons

Not always 40 hours a week

1.0
17 Sept 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some nice perks (payday breakfast, healthcare plan) and some really lovely people

Cons

Low pay relative to similar roles elsewhere A complete lack of trust from management to staff A lot of micromanagement High staff turnover, not only from voluntar resignations but a significant number of people being asked to leave the company Very demoralising as there is little opportunity to move upwards in the company and staff often feel undervalued and overworked

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aql Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time out to review aql. We’re always open to feedback and appreciate your positive comments on the team and benefits, but sad to hear your time at aql was not what you were expecting. We will be reviewing our interview process to specifically address the mismatch between expectation of role and roles themselves. The aql team is the company’s most valued asset, we certainly understand that and always look to help support them in any way we can. In terms of opportunity to move upwards - there is both opportunity internally within aql, but also within its group of companies. Two of aql’s companies have female leadership and board members who have worked up from more junior positions within either the same company or a related group company. With regards to low pay, we closely monitor full pay and benefits to make sure working at aql is rewarding and also support employees in other ways to develop their careers. Again, thank you for taking the time to review aql.
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