JLR Software Developer reviews

-Vert little or no development work in some teams -Lack of structure (graduate program does exist but it's poor) -Security restrictions on laptops can have impact on efficiency and work performance -Lack of communication and collaboration between Shannon and Gaydon -People tend to get frustrated due to above -No xmas bonus

Managers are often assigned or hired into their position without having experience in what they will actually be managing, leading to situations that frustrate employees. Currently we have software developers reporting to people with no software/ engineering experience and after 2 UX/ design managers left, designers and UX professionals are now reporting to autonomous driving. Go figure. The number of managers in our office has reduced greatly, consolidating power around a few groupthink individuals who have made it clear they don't want anyone saying "no". Some managers were appointed without even interviewing against anyone else, leading to a culture of "kiss up, kick down" that trickles down into non-management positions. I've tried to reach out to HR about certain issues but only got continual dodging, a common experience for other employees. Now that person is leaving so who knows who will replace them - maybe the cleaning crew? Bottom line, the environment is toxic and morale is low.