Sage reviews

Archaic bell-curve employee rating process which is really an underhanded way of saving money by cutting raises and bonuses. A myopic move by management if ever there was one as morale is so low I don't know anyone who isn't looking to leave. Senior management set unrealistic targets for the sales teams and then avoid accountability when said targets aren't met. It's easier to blame/fire the lower level workers than accept responsibility. "The buck stops here" is not a plaque you'll find on Steven Kelly's, Steve Hare's or Blair Crump's desks. The spending freeze has caused innovation to grind to a halt. People have stopped asking for funding for necessary tools. Products are released without adequate testing (SL). No funding for personal development/training. Watching a Lynda video is a poor substitute.

Sage has been a fantastic place to work every single individual worked together. However in the past 12-18 months things have changed drastically. HR is currently being run completely from the UK which means they are not easily accessible and they are not close enough to some of the things that happen. Leadership are floating on cloud 9. They constantly talk about how great we are, meanwhile the people on the front line are drowning not only from volume and complaints about the product but also from the harassment and bullying enforced from management. Success is not celebrated but failure is constantly rubbed in people's faces even when it is something outside of their control. Employees are exposed to a culture of fear to the point that they have been told not to speak to HR any more. They are told on a regular basis they are replaceable. When certain issues have been investigated by HR they have been brushed under the mat and instead Sage continues to hemeriage talented individuals and destroy the amazing brand they once had. Certain members of the leadership team get by through meddling in lies and intimidating others. The latest product "Sage Live" is not market ready and customers hate it however their feedback is being ignored and management continue to hail it as the best accountancy product on the market. It's no wonder Xero are Doing so well. Face the hard truths and tackle them head on instead of pretending everything is ok.