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It's Bland Man and Culture Challenged

Mainframe Analyst
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 2 years
May 30, 2014
East Lansing, Michigan
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Free parking and being in a low-traffic location.

Cons

Besides the low pay, this offshore "answer" ends up being the mojo contributing to a culture that exemplifies the many absurdities that might be found in a Dilbert cartoon (i.e., on-demand seating policy at this facility, for instance). It's "Beige Man," not only in the physical surroundings but in the energy, the vibe, and the leadership/management of people. Creative, innovative, and status-quo challengers will find it stifling and consistent with the same ole' lumbering bureaucracy where people are just numbers to be manipulated.

Advice to Management

Rethink, even revolutionize, what being an offshore answer means. It doesn't have to mean "cheap," bland, and perpetuating silly and outdated measures of success.

Go for bold. Rebuild around a client focus (internal and external) that captures the imagination.

Imagine Being Magnificent and gain a success that is far greater than your current 2-star rating.

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