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Q&A With Lenovo Employees
When you join Lenovo, you’ll become part of a league of innovators from around the world. Whatever department you’re in, from human resources to business transformation and engineering, you’ll be encouraged to bring your bold confidence and unwavering dedication to each project you work on. In return, you’ll collaborate with other big thinkers who will inspire, motivate and challenge you in equal measure. The Lenovo culture is one built on diverse points of view and genuine passion. We believe in questioning how things work and how they can be made better – not just because it’s fun, but because we’re dedicated to serving our customers and making the world a more fascinating and interesting place.
How employees describe working at Lenovo
Lenovo support has always been good until I dealt with sales support. These are the most unprofessional people I have dealt with at Lenovo.
10+ years, flexibility is primary benefit that keeps me here
yes it is a goos company
Inclusive environment, openness, approachable management, company is oriented on mental health and well-being of their employees, personal growth and DE&I are strong values, ideas of people are valued, and it doesn't matter if you are here for a week or five years, all voices are heard.
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
What it's like to work at Lenovo
- Lenovo employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Lenovo report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Lenovo have 4+ meetings
- 74% of Lenovo employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Lenovo employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 57% of Lenovo employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Lenovo employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 67% of Lenovo employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Lenovo Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 54
How's the work life balance at Lenovo?
very bad in some areas, people are overworked due to resource actions. Expect to have to work pretty much every night and sometimes even weekends to catch up with work.
very well, very generous to new families both father & mother.
I think it is up to the employees to establish boundaries. What I have observed is that most of the people who get promoted put in a lot of hours. Lenovo does give a lot of opportunities to their employees to participate in charitable activities.
How's the vacation policy at Lenovo?
it's truly awesome but sadly not enough time to plan vacations
policy is open, you can take time off whenever you want and it's not measured.
Very generous. Employees don’t have a set number of days for PTO. This was a recent change as of maybe 2 years ago.
Does Lenovo have any remote positions?
Yes, most of Raleigh staff work from home with no pressure to return to the office. Some teams do have a minimum time required in the office of one or two days, but most are work from home.
yes
Yes. Some but the majority come to the office. Lenovo has updated their position about allowing remote workers. They have invested a lot in buildings and they want employees to come to the office. Some managers allow work from home on occasion. It is mostly at managers discretion.
What is the dress code at Lenovo?
Super casual. As in Im the dressiest person on my team when I wear a polo and slacks. Other teams do dress a little more business casual. But generally as long as what you are wearing isn’t racist/sexiest/offensive feel free to be you.
casual
Does Lenovo drug test or do a background check?
Top Employee Response
They do background check, they do not directly drug test but reserve the right to ask for one.
not that I'm aware of
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Lenovo?
The HR rep and the TL from the area I was applying to. I heard from them probably 30 or 40 minutes later making me a formal offer.
hiring manager, and his boss, also tech interview with people I would work with. Once wheels were in motion had offer letter extremely fast.
What should I wear for an interview at Lenovo?
business casual
Dress to impress, even though the typical wear is business casual to jeans & a polo if you're working in a lab.
What kind of people succeed at Lenovo?
people who work together for a common goal, while some folks can shine on their own, Lenovo folks are at their best working together
Good question. I’ll use my former manager as an example. Never say no, develop lots of relationships, have superior people skills, learn as much as you can as quickly as you can about the organization (who is who in the zoo). The company is extremely hard to navigate. Make yourself known. Make decisions quickly. Have entrepreneurial thinking.
What's the office layout like at Lenovo?
cubicles, and labs.
Lots of cubicles and low walls. They say because it encourages collaboration. I believe this is true. There I felt very close to my team mates. We heard every conversation and sometimes some less wholesome sounds.
How much diversity is there among employees at Lenovo?
stronger than most companies. very focused on being fair, and encouraging which is rare in tech industry.
It’s a pretty diverse company. It is a good representation of it’s location.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Lenovo?
The ability to collaborate, speak up in meetings to be seen, ask questions, no fear.
What do you wish you knew before starting at Lenovo?
Nothing, I asked all of my questions prior to accepting a position.
How long after an interview at Lenovo does it take to hear back?
Pretty quick, depends on how many people apply for a job. Policy is to interview all qualified candidates, even if they love someone early on.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Lenovo?
Maternity leave is 6 months paternity is 2 months.
What kind of people does Lenovo like to hire?
People who are very confident with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
How often do employees get raises at Lenovo?
Top Employee Response
never unless you threat to leave or take another job
What kind of activities do employees at Lenovo participate in outside of work?
oh, lots of activities like afterhour meetings, plenty of email to catch up and last minute presentation for people that don't even read them. It's fun!
How are layoffs handled in the Product department at Lenovo?
only seen a few times and the last person claimed that wasn't properly notified of the issues and why was layoff
How are the career growth opportunities on the Product team at Lenovo?
Top Employee Response
very bad ... stay away unless you intend to just grow roots and be replaced by unexperienced people at lower wage
How often do promotions happen at Lenovo?
apparently a lot if you are "connected" with the top execs, but not much at all for the rest
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Lenovo?
excel / powerpoint skills
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Lenovo?
hope you negotiated well your salary
What kinds of community outreach does Lenovo participate in?
habitat for humanity , refurbish systems for Kramden Institute
Is it possible to switch teams at Lenovo? If so, what is the process?
yes but a manager can block you if they choose to do so.
What is the onboarding process like at Lenovo and how long does it last?
used to be super slow and really bad at providing feedback / updates to applicants
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Should I work at Lenovo?
52% of Lenovo employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 19% are neutral and 29% would not recommend working at Lenovo to their friends.
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passive |
| 29% | Detractors |
