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Q&A With Synacor Employees
Synacor employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Synacor
Good exp as of now.
Great culture and great people
NEEDS a total overhaul for starter's
Great technical challenges, friendly and collaborative work environment, great management == SUCCESS!!!
I love working at synacor.
Review from Engineering Dept
Q&A With Synacor Employees
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What's the company culture like at Synacor?
Keep your head down and do your work. Synacor has tried many attempts at making things "fun" but they never stick and are usually a nuisance.
What's the office vibe like at Synacor?
Strict. The work-from-home policy is laughable. Flexibility for doctor's appointments and childcare is treated like it's a burden. You can hear everyone everywhere so there's no privacy or safe space to relax.
What interview questions does Synacor ask?
Don't remember.
What's the interview process like at Synacor?
Overly formal with an excessively long response time.
What part of Synacor's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Unsure
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Synacor?
Break down the lines of communication between lower-level employees and upper management. Compensate people fairly and be upfront with pay scales. Get timelines right so it's not all rush all the time. Institute a more open-door HR policy for reporting misogyny, harassment, racism, homophobia, and sexism. Do smaller team building activities that are actually fun, not some big fancy dress party that only the execs care about. Make it easier and more visible to transfer between departments, especially if you're having problems with your manager.
How's the work life balance at Synacor?
Pretty poor. You are often asked to give up nights and weekends to finish off projects that are underscoped and go past deadline because of poor management. The worst are the overnight releases and getting stuck in one room with a bunch of other people for weeks while working on a project. There's no life at work. You're just expected to churn out code.
What do people at Synacor think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
The CEO is unreachable to the standard employee. His needs aren't the same needs as the engineers in the trenches and he doesn't understand what working at the base level is like. It's somewhat disheartening when you're being underpain and struggling to make bills while one of the top execs (not sure which one) rides in with a new luxury car every month.
What makes you most happy at Synacor?
Top Employee Response
Knowing the size and scope of the projects we are working on
What are some of the best things about your team at Synacor?
Incredible collaboration
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Synacor?
Top Employee Response
Terrific growth and recognition
What do you like best about the leadership team at Synacor?
Top Employee Response
Open to new suggestions, care about staff morale
What is the best part about your compensation package at Synacor?
Total package is one of the best in the area
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27% of Synacor employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 55% are neutral and 18% would not recommend working at Synacor to their friends.
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 55% | Passive |
| 18% | Detractors |
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- What part of Synacor's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
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