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Promotion opportunities are non existent and are given to people who promote themselves rather than the most high achieving scientists that produce credible achievements for projects and the company. Salaries are much lower than other companies and are more in line with those in academia. New people to the company end up starting on more money than those that have worked there years. Severe lack of clear communication from senior management regarding big changes to the company and lack of support from HR. Motivated scientists end up leaving the company due to lack of recognition of hard work. Due to cost savings no international travel is permitted in some working areas. Constantly having to find ways to save money which often comes as a consequence for scientists, but managers are still able to travel. Low morale across the company due to lack of leadership in some areas. Flexible working, holidays, opportunities are all dependent on manager and not all managers are fair managers.

Huge attrition-many employees leave the company within a year of joining The health insurance amount is included in the compensation package No onsite opportunity. Even if there is one it would be for just 2-3 weeks and have to shell out money from our purse. Some of the processes are not in place. A lot of ego clashes amongst the Senior management. Eventhough people take leave, they still work- then why take leave in the first place? Expected to work on weekends sometimes Even though it is a captive center, it functions as a proper IT company.