Good benefits, but way too many incompetent managers who stand in the way of innovation.
Good benefits, but way too many incompetent managers who stand in the way of innovation.
- Top-notch benefits
- Free hand-made, Starbucks-like coffee (and now even full food, I hear)
- Fun events for employees and family
- Well-known brand
Way too many (~7) levels of management. Incompetent managers that are clueless about what their job really is. Agile software development limited to isolated pockets. Waterfall process causing constant fire drills. Extreme turnover and low morale.
Get rid of at least 75% of the (especially lower and middle) management. Try to keep those few managers that know what they're supposed to do and how to do it.
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United StatesJanuary 1, 2025I interviewed with a different department at Yahoo in the past, and this experience was equally frustrating. The interview itself was not particularly difficult; however, communication from the recruiter was spotty. Shortly after the virtual onsite
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