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Good Start, Frustrating Leadership

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at General Motors for 4 years
April 26, 2019
Austin, Texas
2.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Great benefits and 401k matching.
  • Relaxed and flexible work environment.
  • Great place to start coming out of college to jump-start your career.
Cons
  • GCCX/Onstar is a nightmare.
  • Leadership is not open-minded to change; they are stuck in their old ways (OLD GM).
  • All executive decisions are made in Michigan. Austin is just a pair of hands to the company.
  • New hires are not trained properly.
  • GM does not care to retain top-level talent.
  • A lot of lazy employees – you can get away with doing absolutely nothing.
  • Not team-oriented; everyone works in silos (our team vs. theirs mentality).
  • No office perks (holiday parties, coffee, team-building events).
Advice to Management

Mary Barra, please look into your leadership in GCCX.

A lot of political games are hindering innovation. You are losing top-level talent due to this.

  • Invest in your employees!
  • Try and retain top-level talent. It's Austin!
  • Get rid of employees who are not doing anything.

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