Sage reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(5,281 total reviews)
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Steve Hare

70% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Sage has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,281 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sage employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
Nov 4, 2024

Leadership Abandons Sage Values

Anonymous employee
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Pros

A lot of great and talented people, salary is okay, decent benefits, volunteer options, interesting projects

Cons

The recent announcement has cast a dark shadow over Sage. People used to rave about working here, but the majority now feel a very different vibe. The 'trust', 'human', and 'do the right thing' values all seem to have been abandoned over the last couple of years, and the recent announcement seems to have shown a different side of Sage that some people didn't know existed. People in South Africa are expected to travel hours more on a dangerous highway to abide by the new mandatory 3-days in the office rule (because Sage closed the office that they originally attended). People who have built their working life around their personal responsibilities, like childcare, pet care, or wellbeing initiatives, are now having to adjust their lives or look for new employment. That's not to mention the lies. The announcement was based on our feedback, but it seems clear that no one was specifically asked about working preferences. A lot of colleagues were already disgruntled with 2-days in the office, so this was not a decision based on the majority of employees. The other lie is the reason behind the change. It will increase productivity, collaboration, leading to high performance - with a workforce who predominately work globally with teams across the globe. This means collaboration still takes place on a Teams call.

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Sage Response
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We appreciate your feedback and have read through your comments. Please note that our hybrid working approach is an important element of the way we work at Sage that is complemented by other benefits such as paid time to volunteer, the ability to work away for up to 10 weeks a year and free well-being support tools. We recently also answered several colleagues' questions about the new 3-day policy. In doing so, we've shed more light on how colleagues will be supported as they adhere to our updated hybrid structure. More information about what we offer can be found here https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Benefits/Sage-United-Kingdom-Benefits-EI_IE1150.0,4_IL.5,19_IN2.htm - Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We’ll continue to work hard to improve how we enable colleagues to thrive.
5.0
Nov 4, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Forward looking exec team. Great colleagues. Exciting new products. Lots of learning opportunities.

Cons

Can be a bit siloed at times but nothing I haven’t seen before at similar size organisations.

3.0
Nov 4, 2024

Once a Trusted Workplace, Now at a Tipping Point

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Talented, Collaborative Teams: The company has skilled and supportive teams, making day-to-day work rewarding and collaborative. Hybrid Work Flexibility: Previously, the company embraced a flexible, hybrid work culture that treated employees with trust and respect, fostering a positive work-life balance. Experience with Sage Products: Years of experience with Sage products have provided valuable industry knowledge and expertise.

Cons

Shift to Profit-Driven Culture: The focus on shareholder profits has increased, often at the expense of employee wellbeing. Decisions like office closures appear profit-driven, with little regard for employees' needs. Decline in Flexibility and Trust: The company is moving towards stricter monitoring of remote work, which undermines the autonomy and trust that were once integral to its culture. Promotion and Leadership Issues: Career growth often seems based on connections rather than skill, resulting in frustration for employees who have dedicated years of service. Lack of Employee Retention Focus: The company's willingness to replace employees with contractors reflects a "replaceable" mindset, overlooking the long-term value of retaining experienced staff. Disillusionment with Sage Products Post-Exit: After extensive involvement of more than 2 decades with Sage products, current practices have reduced motivation to continue working with Sage products in the future

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Sage Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. Although it might not fully resonate with you at the moment, please be assured that our culture is still supportive, empowering and people-focused, and our updated hybrid working policy is meant to strengthen this. Progression opportunities are open to all colleagues based on the merits of their expertise. Our Talent Marketplace platform was created to better ensure this, so we encourage you to keep an eye on new job postings that come up and discuss your career ambitions with your manager and broader team. If you have specific questions about roles you'd be interested in soon, please contact a member of our Talent Acquisition team,
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