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Although a demanding and stressful job, there used to be respect and an acknowledgment/accommodation for work/life balance. Not anymore.

First, we were forced to get the Covid vaccine in order remain employed. Any concerns voiced fell on deaf ears,

Many memos followed and most recently we received one that noted “ ISC has listened to its employees “ and now understands that flexibility is now (has been for years) the norm with any job, especially in the Technology space.  

A three day a week remote option was offered. However, the memo outlined  that ISC understands that some employees have personal circumstances that will prohibit that schedule and the company is committed to working with each person. When asked for additional flexibility, I was told that the owners mandate stands and there will be no additional flexibility given. This was quite contrary to the memo received and messages I have from my direct manager.

Anyone who lives in and around Massachusetts( RI, NH)  has to drive into the Cambridge office.  Battle ungodly traffic, accidents left and right, and pay $300/month to park (for 3x a week). 

The message received by employees is the following:

*Our work/life balance it’s not important . 

*The company doesn’t care that commuting employees will waste 10, 20 + hours per week driving. With every job being extremely demanding, wasting  hours in the car will not be an excuse to extend due dates for deliverables. 

* the company doesn’t care that $300 a month to park, $3.50-$4.00 per gallon of gasoline, the expense to hire babysitters to drop off and pick up kids from daycare/ school is not feasible. 

*The stress of this new mandate  is going to affect productivity, increase already high anxiety levels and lead to major attrition. 

It’s also important to note that the company had its best year ever in sales last year and is on its way to an even better year this year. Everyone,  including support personnel,  operated remotely and successfully. Although greatly devastating in many ways, this pandemic brought about life long changes and positives. We had the opportunity to spend more time with family and get back to basics, increasing the time we spent with our children. Any time we change the “normal routine,” there will also be changes in other areas. One of which was a fully remote work from home lifestyle, which InterSystems never afforded New England based employees. It was a refreshing and successful model. 

What your employees want and deserve is to be treated like equals. They want to do their work and be proud of their contributions. They want to be able to see their families and have a work life balance. It’s a very simple concept


Company culture is very odd. Clinical software product needs much improvement. They desperately need a dedicated UX department, not just a group of clinicians who think they can design software.

Open work areas are the worst, especially for writing/programming. Company tries to do extra things for their employees but management falls short on teaching, listening, and supporting. Managers pick favorites.

Business casual dress in high tech is ridiculous. 

Working from home (and casual dress) is frowned upon

Technical Positions have a very difficult screening test that 90+% of applicants fail.

Pro: One of the brightest group of people I've ever know.  Very creative and great problem solvers. Privately held

Con: Sometimes bright people have "social" issues.  Not much collaboration

Excellent Salary and Benefits.  (annual profit sharing is sweet)
Very "human" flexible company for work/life balance

ps I'd stay forever if the commute wasn't such a bear

InterSystems cares about all of its employees equally, and it shows. Interns are given meaningful projects to work on and strong mentorship from other full-time employees. The work space is modern and comfortable. Most managers at InterSystems are approachable and happy to help their colleagues.

I've worked here for a little over a year now. I find that it's generally not too hard to get help with my work whenever I need it.  As part of my role, I'm exposed to a lot of different technologies, but there isn't often time (or a need) to explore any one technology very deeply. It's generally easy to get along with most people that work here. It seems that whoever your manager is will really color your experience here though.

I have worked for Intersystems for 10+ years.  The company is strongly focused on "doing the right thing".  That is for clients and employees a like.  I am continually challenged which is what I really enjoy.  There is always a new problem to solve or technology to experience.  As far as culture I know my colleagues and managers have my back. 

Many people have been with the company for 10+ years.  There is a lot of institutional knowledge.  

Return to office full-time (no hybrid) is absurd in 2025; this will push some employees away.  Morale has plummeted.  

I was unable to comfortably fit in as a newcomer.  It was not an inclusive environment.  It was not a friendly environment.  Manager created a divided culture talking negatively about other workers which was very unprofessional.

Enjoyed my internship with intersystems.  The culture was great and was able to explore the city of Boston which I had never been to. The work was rewarding and I was able to see an immediate impact through what I was working on.

To start with, the most amazing part of this company is it does not let you feel like you are a employee. Not sure how she manages to make sure each of us are being noticed, acknowledged, appreciated. Best HR i have ever worked …

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