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eNPS Score
Q&A With SAS Employees
Our culture has always been an integral part of who we are as a company, connecting the curious nature that gave us our start, and the spirit of innovation that moves us forward. The way we act and interact is based on trust, respect and a bold motivation to drive change.
How employees describe working at SAS
Foing work that changes the world
We get what we were told
Great leader and an inspiration as to you can achieve anything with curiosity & passion.
lasts a long time and so comfortable
Products & service are good & consistent
What it's like to work at SAS
- SAS employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
- Employees at SAS report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at SAS have 1 meeting
- 91% of SAS employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- SAS employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 70% of SAS employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- SAS employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 84% of SAS employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With SAS Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 75
What are you most excited about working at SAS?
Top Employee Response
Our software and the highly competent staff that programs it.
How innovative we are becoming in delivering our software.
Helping our customers solve their business problems.
How's the work life balance at SAS?
Whenever I visit HQ, I am constantly shocked by how "9 to 5" it is.
Depends. SAS has always maintained a "35-hour" work week but the truth is the most successful employees (long-term) often work considerably more. A few sluff-off and spend too much time at the SAS gym. This does not go unnoticed by those who "bring it" consistently.
Very good, standard is 35/week. Not enforced so individual mgmt may be bad
What's the office vibe like at SAS?
That depends on where you work and which building you are in. A lot work from home, others work in Regional Offices across the world, those in Cary work at HQ. My office vibe is chill. I work in a Regional Office and it's quiet and very nice. When I go to HQ, it varies from building to building. The Executive building is very professional and more intense.
Generally fast-paced with many standouts and a relatively small number of minimally-productive employees.
SAS is known for beautiful facilities and world-class perks.
What kind of activities do employees at SAS participate in outside of work?
HQ employees have a ton of intramural activities that they can participate in.
Bingo movies dancing
What benefits does SAS provide?
Excellent medical, dental, mental, vision benefits. Retirement benefits are competitive as well.
They are legendary
How do you feel about going to work at SAS everyday?
I feel good about it
I love it
How flexible is your work schedule at SAS?
Very flexible.
It's very reasonable. I can WFH when necessary because I put in "core hours" in the office consistently. I do work considerable overtime.
What should I wear for an interview at SAS?
It does depend some on what type of role you’re interviewing. If a non customer role I’d dress nice professional but not full professional. The dress code if non customer facing on main campus in NC is pretty casual. If customer facing I’d suggest dressing for the customer meeting
Biz casual is fine
What's the company culture like at SAS?
The culture is probably something that we could improve. We are friendly and helpful, but there is a sense of competition that can sometimes get in the way. Also, because there are so many PhDs and generally smart people in the company, we sometimes struggle with humility.
Diverse and highly-educated
What do people at SAS think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Dr. Goodnight is a proven leader and visionary in workplace culture and analytics. He keeps up with business trends and tech. I think he should ask more of SAS employees and look for ways to reward those who "step up" with greater financial incentives.
Well biggest waves if your family you're treated like royalty if you're not you're treated like scum
What makes you most happy at SAS?
Top Employee Response
The problems we get to tackle
I am no longer part of the political engine (which is enormous) and can just focus on my clients.
What are some of the best things about your team at SAS?
Focussed and fun to be around
My team is customer facing but is small and effective. The challenge is dealing with other teams.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at SAS?
Being able to communicate succinctly.
How hard is it to get promoted at SAS?
Top Employee Response
It's easy if you work hard.
How long after an interview at SAS does it take to hear back?
Couple of days
How long does it take to hear back after applying to SAS?
Couple of days
What is the dress code at SAS?
That depends on where you work and if you are "customer-facing". Shorts and t-shirts are acceptable if you aren't going to be seen.
How often do employees get raises at SAS?
I've gotten one every year.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at SAS?
One is for women and the other is for men. Honestly, men shouldn't get the same benefit as women.
What part of SAS's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Cloud and platform computing are growing, data mgmt is having difficulty.
What's the interview process like at SAS?
2 or 3 phone interviews
How helpful was your Marketing team when you were first hired at SAS?
very helpful
How does SAS measure success and growth in the Marketing department?
Total software revenue
What's the work from home policy like at SAS?
Very liberal. As long as you get your work done you can do it. Unless you work at HQ. Then you have to come in at least 3 days out of the week.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Marketing department at SAS?
Product knowledge and how it's used in the field
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Should I work at SAS?
53% of SAS employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 22% would not recommend working at SAS to their friends.
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 22% | Detractors |
