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Q&A With Dell Technologies Employees
Culture thrives when people really live it. We set standards for how we define ourselves as inventors and business people, and then we set goals for how we want to grow. Our people not only help us define those principles, but they also live those values and standards.
How employees describe working at Dell Technologies
Constant reorganizatikns new division VP that send work to HCL andet US employees go by laying off
Review from Engineering Dept
Customer care doesn't work after over 4 hours on the phone
I love working at Dell.
Communication and annual strategy cascade.
Hard workers.reall friends.Not valued by management
What it's like to work at Dell Technologies
- Dell Technologies employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Dell Technologies report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Dell Technologies have 3 meetings
- 84% of Dell Technologies employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Dell Technologies employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 75% of Dell Technologies employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Dell Technologies employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 76% of Dell Technologies employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Dell Technologies Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 111
How much and how often do raises happen at Dell Technologies?
Yearly. Typically 2% raise. However, I know of people that were underpaid for years, that eventually received a 10% raise. 10% is super rare.
Every couple of years
No better or worse than the industry overall.
What's the office layout like at Dell Technologies?
They are changing the layouts. It varies across locations and buildings.
Huge floor of cubicles constantly shrinking to fit more people, but doesn't get near of being uncomfortable.
If you work in Santa Clara it's an open environment like Google.
Is it cool if i vape in the office?
Although its against company policy, it doesn't prohibit or control employees of going outside the site to do it and get back.
Haven't seen it being done.
On paper? No, it is against company policy. In reality? The practice is pervasive.
are there opportunities for advancement?
Absolutely! I have personally experienced advancement and more importantly opportunity (and visibility to senior leadership) over my years with Dell. I have seen a number of HR professionals 'make their career' with the company. It can be demanding and visibility comes with responsibility but it is a great place to learn, grow and develop!
Plenty. Virtually unlimited.
Very, very few
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at Dell Technologies?
My team is amazing they get it done on time. Never have to ask about the report
Too many meetings that could be handled in one off conversations / IMs
Integrity would be nice.
How long after an interview at Dell Technologies does it take to hear back?
Depends. Sometimes quickly and sometimes never. A lot depends on if the budget is approved for the hire.
In my experience, it takes between 2 - 4 weeks. It really depends on the HR person and how urgent the situation is.
What is the company mobility like at Dell Technologies?
People have done it, but it doesn't happen often.
Depends on the location. At the mothership it's good. At the satellite offices, not so much.
How often do promotions happen at Dell Technologies?
Promotions are rare. It is often said that you have to leave the company to be able to get a promotion.
Early career is rapid - every 2-3 years.
What is Dell Technologies's policy towards pets in the workplace?
not allowed unless service animal
No pets.
What skills do you need to be successful in the IT department at Dell Technologies?
Professionalism, positive attitude, strive for excellence in your specialty.
Current IT skills, but you must also have customer service, ethics, and the ability to work as part of a diverse team
How innovative is Dell Technologies?
Not really. It's mostly marketing noise. They acquire ideas with cash rather home grown.
In the server space, very innovative. In other aspects of the data center portfolio, Dell has much more success in acquisition than actual in-house development.
How does Dell Technologies measure success and growth in the Customer Support department?
Customer satisfaction and cost containment.
Through customer surveys. An outsourced group of poor English speakers ask rapid fire questions that are apparently designed to intimidate and confuse customers handle the surveys
What's the pay like for Marketing roles at Dell Technologies?
Good
Above average for Austin based roles
What kind of people succeed at Dell Technologies?
Kind hard working intelligent people.
People who really own their careers.
What unique perks and benefits does Dell Technologies provide?
6% 401k match. That is really sweet.
Great health care, 401(k), educational assistance.
What's the best part of your job at Dell Technologies?
My projects. I definitely don't enjoy most meetings.
smart drive people at the team memeber and 1st to 2nd line managenent level
Does Dell Technologies have any remote positions?
Most functions can be remote
They have lots of remote positions, just depends on the job. Some are a mix of office time and remote time.
What is the best thing about working at your company?
The joy of solving customers' problems, lots to learn, opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
They pay me to show up.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Dell Technologies?
Work life balance
Positive people
How much job security do you have in ur role?
As a new university hire, I have a lot of job security.
It depends where you work. Dell uses workforce reduction quite frequently.
What do you look for in a new hire? is it hard to recruit someone good?
Attitude. I would rather train someone lacking in skills than suffer through an employee with a poor attitude.
Intelligent, flexible and open
how often do people at work eat at their desk?
That does happen. But it is totally up to the employee, and several make it a point never to eat at their desk.
1-2 times per week
How much time do you spend in the office vs. outside?
Great work life balance in most roles, though some folks claim to be over worked. No complaints personally.
90% of my work time is at the office. But my boss was also explicitly clear that I am to keep current with email at all hours of the week.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved at Dell Technologies?
Ideas to fix problems come up but get pushed aside for the next fire that needs to be put out. Individual concerns for the team need to be
They are crushing my soul one day at a time.
How much diversity is there among employees at Dell Technologies?
Very diverse.
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Should I work at Dell Technologies?
48% of Dell Technologies employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 22% are neutral and 30% would not recommend working at Dell Technologies to their friends.
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passive |
| 30% | Detractors |
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