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      Otrium

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      Otrium Reviews

      3.7

      65% would recommend to a friend

      (67 total reviews)
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      Frank van Valderen

      91% approve of CEO

      59% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity and inclusion

      4.1

      Culture and values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Senior management

      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      Otrium has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 67 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Otrium employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      67 reviews
      3.0
      26 Aug 2021

      Hyper, hyper, hyper growth

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - By far the biggest pro is the people. The team is young, fun and talented. - Otrium is a great concept and is well received by brands. There is potential for it to become a global success very soon. - The team is spread throughout Europe, UK and US which makes for exciting opportunities for people with international ambitions. - Very inclusive culture, and a lot of nice diversity initiatives taking place internally.

      Cons

      - Growth is prioritised over all else (even the wellbeing and engagement of employees) and people quickly become overwhelmed and stressed out. - The targets are set very high to encourage over-performance. You are only well compensated if you over-achieve (hitting target is not enough). - Each department has their own targets, which often don't align with other departments. These leads to a culture of "every man for himself" instead of healthy collaboration between different teams. - Processes are breaking down due to the extreme rate of growth. - Communication is a huge fall down in the company, partially due because Otrium is a remote company. The manic Slack culture often leads to people becoming irritated and short with each other, instead of having professional conversations. - Burn out is frequent and handled casually. It is difficult to get personal support from management.

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      Otrium Response
      4y
      Thank you for your honest review. We’re really glad to hear that you find our culture radically inclusive which is what we aim for as we continue to scale Otrium to new heights. Certainly, growth is a success factor for us, but certainly not the only priority. We hear you on the need to improve communications as we embrace “HQ In The Cloud” and we are working on communication guidelines to emphasize quality over quantity with communication. As you know, we’ve just launched our values and we are really excited to embed these throughout our Otrium journey! We’d love to hear any additional feedback you have around how we can improve the onboarding process and overall employee experience. Feel free to reach out to the People team.
      1.0
      5 Oct 2023

      Going bad

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Work/Life balance is really good. Management tries to be as transparent as they can. You can feel that you are part of the job

      Cons

      Last year they messed up their business management and failed to set a clear roadmap. The stress was felt by everyone. There was a massive layoff and many people left their jobs. There is huge uncertainty within the company.

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      Otrium Response
      2y
      Dear O-lumni member, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you appreciated the work-life balance, that you felt part of the company, and that you recognize the focus on transparency. The last year has, just like for many other young companies, been very challenging. As part thereof, we had to make very difficult decisions in the beginning of the year that had a direct impact on our employees. While we always tried to do that with utmost care for the affected people (as well as the people staying) we fully realize these decisions are hard to get by. We have tried to be very transparent about the reasons for downsizing our teams and are very much focused on improving the positive environment and focus on the well-being and general morale of our employees. Thank you again for sharing, People team
      1.0
      26 Jun 2023

      Disappointing Company Experience with No Clear Direction

      Business growth manager
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      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      It used to be a very energetic business with a positive mindset from everyone.

      Cons

      Disheartening experience. From the lack of company culture to the absence of a clear mission, it is evident that this organization is plagued by severe management issues. Trust in the management team, including the founders, is practically non-existent, as their actions consistently demonstrate a lack of transparency and accountability. One of the most troubling aspects is the company's attempt to conceal the true extent of employee layoffs that have occurred over the past year. This lack of transparency breeds an atmosphere of uncertainty and distrust among the remaining staff. The HR team, unfortunately, proves to be utterly useless in addressing employee concerns or providing any meaningful support. This myopic approach is detrimental not only to the company's overall performance but also to the satisfaction of fashion brands that work with them. These brands consistently express disappointment due to the company's underwhelming performance and lack of strategic direction. The lack of a thriving company culture, vague mission, untrustworthy management, and a vague approach to layoffs, contributed to an extremely negative work environment.

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      Otrium Response
      2y
      Dear O-member, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear your concerns. The last year has, just like for many other young companies, been very challenging. As part thereof, we had to take very difficult decisions that had a direct impact on our employees. While we always try to do that with utmost care for the affected people (as well as the people staying) we fully realize these decisions are hard to get by. We have tried to be very transparent about the reasons for downsizing our teams and are very much focused on improving the positive environment and focus on the well-being and general morale of our employees. Thank you again for your feedback and should there be anything you would like to discuss in person, the People team at Otrium is always there for you. Thank you, Talent & Culture team.
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