Sage reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(5,264 total reviews)
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Steve Hare

70% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Sage has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,264 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sage employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
May 21, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Sage can be good, overall the people are generally nice as long as you stay away from anyone in a management role.

Cons

It’s very much us vs them situation currently. They’ll blame everything on ‘high performance’ or changes to ‘working from home’ policy but it’s neither, the company has become really awful to work for in the past year, it’s very cut throat and stay in line or you’re out.

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Sage Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We're disappointed that your experience at Sage hasn't been positive recently. We assure you that we are committed to upholding our values and strengthening our human-centred culture. Please get in touch with People Services so Colleague Relations can discuss any of your experiences with you confidentially. We are dedicated to making Sage a better place for everyone, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this.
1.0
May 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Hardly any at all. Nice office but difficult to get to if you don't have your own transport. Even worse with rushhour traffic on way home. Only good for getting work experience in your CV and nothing else.

Cons

Where do I even start. Work culture is toxic with managers with ridiculous expectations. There is constant chaos and no clear processes. The company has hundreds of systems and processes and has a hard time keeping everything organised. They offer little support to help improve and will always tell you you're not doing enough despite working alot of unpaid overtime. A friend of mine was put on a PIP just because the manager didn't like them and wasn't given adequate support to improve and was deliberately sabotaged by the manager. And if that wasn't hard enough, the company demands you to do what they call "Foundation days". Officially these events are not compulsory, but HR and line managers will force you to do them against your will as if their lives depend on it. They will also prevent you from receiving a salary bonus if you don't complete them or do what they see as enough. They have OKRs which are designed to set up objectives to improve your growth same as other companies, the only difference is that they are tedious and unclear at Sage and always demand unrealistic goals. The company has also cut alot of corners and made redundancies which is ridiculous as it forces the rest of the company to be given even more workloads. Instead of hiring more staff they will give you more tasks which will have you working longer hours and unpaid overtime. Even worse they will rotate tasks excessively meaning you will struggle to learn them and then forget them whilst learning new ones and so on. They try to be innovative but fail to take good care of their staff. I'm very dissapointed with this company and would not recommend anyone to work in this awful and toxic environment. I will be giving my notice soon and would advise others to do the same unless the company decides to make improvements.

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Sage Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We're disappointed to hear about your negative experience and appreciate your feedback, which is crucial for our improvement. The issues raised, especially your comments about our work culture and management support, go against our values. We strongly advise that you contact People Services so Colleague Relations can discuss your experience confidentially. Please be assured that foundation days are not compulsory; they aim to encourage colleagues to contribute to their local communities. Lastly, colleague well-being is a priority at Sage. Our wellbeing hub offers various resources to support you during stressful and busy times. Please explore these resources and contact our DEI&W team for additional guidance or support whenever needed. We are committed to making Sage a better place for everyone, so thank you for leaving us your feedback.
5.0
May 16, 2025

Work Away from Hometown

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Working from another location through the work away scheme offers a refreshing change of scenery, boosting creativity and productivity. It provides an excellent opportunity to meet the wider team, fostering stronger relationships and collaboration. Experiencing a different office environment can inspire new ideas and perspectives, enhancing overall work quality. Exploring a new location can be invigorating, offering unique cultural experiences and local insights. This scheme promotes flexibility and adaptability, essential skills in today's dynamic work landscape. Ultimately, it enriches professional and personal growth, making work more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Cons

nothing I can think of

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