Kuali – Started strong with a great culture and real autonomy, but the acquisition changed everything — leadership now leads with fear, and it no longer feels like a safe or inspiring place to wo | Comparably

Kuali – Started strong with a great culture and real autonomy, but the acquisition changed everything — leadership now leads with fear, and it no longer feels like a safe or inspiring place to wo

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Higher education has an ongoing technology problem. Students, faculty, and staff demand an experience that is faster, simpler, more open, and always improving. Kuali is making it simpler for higher education to get to work. We’re designing open, modular, cloud-based software that’s easy to use. We’re developing simpler ways for you to manage what has become overly complex. And we’re building a company with bright, enthusiastic employees whose single focus is to help you work the way you want to. read more
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Started strong with a great culture and real autonomy, but the acquisition changed everything — leadership now leads with fear, and it no longer feels like a safe or inspiring place to wo

What are some of the best things about your team?

Autonomous, collaborative, and genuinely talented.

What makes you most happy at work?

The benefits and work life balance (which might not last long with recent changes. recent acquisition)

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

No raises in years, with pay already 15% below market rate. Fair, transparent compensation reviews and merit-based raises would go a long way

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

Genuine autonomy and independence: you're trusted to do your job well with the right tools. The benefits package is solid, and the 4-day work week (while it lasts: this might go away soon with the recent acquisition) has been a real quality-of-life boost plus very minimal internal meetings.

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

This was once a stable, committed team, and that loyalty still exists. But the acquisition has introduced a culture of fear that is quietly eroding what made this place work. People haven't left, but they've pulled back. The focus shouldn't be on retention numbers; it should be on whether people act

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