Where do we even begin? From an engineering standpoint, Sage offers some of the lowest compensation in the industry. Despite the challenges in retaining software engineers in today’s market, Sage is indifferent and often responds to criticism with a dismissive, “You can leave if you want to.”
Over the years, Sage has gained a reputation for pushing back on employees who raise grievances, especially in cases involving discrimination. Their tactic often involves pressuring people out of the company through loyal “yes-men,” while offering empty promises of support. It's a hostile environment masked by corporate platitudes.
Their latest debacle involves forcing employees back into the office three days a week, despite hiring some under the pretense of a remote work arrangement. They were careful not to explicitly state “remote” in contracts but gave assurances during the hiring process. Is Sage unaware of the abundance of remote engineering roles now available? Or is this just another way to nudge people out? Perhaps they’re hoping employees will quit rather than become eligible for redundancy packages?
And then there’s HR. The official response to concerns about the forced return to office and the sudden reduction of benefits (such as cutting a 10% discount) is as cold as it gets: “If you can’t adapt to the changes, maybe Sage isn’t the place for you.” Where is the empathy? Where is the care and concern Sage claims to have for its employees? It’s becoming painfully clear that employees are seen as disposable, no matter how much they preach otherwise.
