Oracle

Flexibility to pick up technology and work on it. Work-from-home/remote options. Engagement with customers/partners enables building a good network. Lots of time to learn about technology/products and improve technical skills. Seamless interaction with colleagues across the board and exchange of valuable information.

Lack of direction from management on individual growth. When compared to the market and competitors, salary levels are no match. There is a lack of transparency and process in appraisals, hikes, and bonuses. There is no retention plan whatsoever. If it takes more than 2 months, and sometimes 6 months, to hire or transfer an employee in the name of approvals, something is seriously wrong here. There are no plans, methodologies, or systems to groom future leaders.

Tap into the potential of employees who can contribute more to the organization. Give opportunity when there is one and encourage transfers within teams, not by reducing salary levels, but by adhering to the hiring manager's discretion. It is better if certain things are controlled locally than everything from HQ. The local management team should be more empowered than being mere messengers with no flexibility to take any decision or action when it comes to employee satisfaction.