Run far and fast - don't look back! - Anonymous employee Qualvu Employee Review

I worked at Qualvu when it was primarily an online qualitative research software platform - video-based, and worked through the transition to 24tru. They are the same company with very different approaches - Qualvu is a full-service qualitative firm, and 24tru is a platform where big companies can upload all their market research content for data mining. It wasn't easy, and some really good people left while this shift was occurring. They would have to speak for themselves but II believe most/all of the negative reviews were during this period. Qualvu at the time was a pretty exciting place to work - people were highly motivated, and it was fun as the company was growing so fast. A lot of people were making less than they probably could have made in other jobs (me included), but there was a sense that we were all making a big impact, and it was fun. When the move to 24tru started, it was hard on every department - change is never easy. As I'm writing this the transition has come full circle. Qualvu is still there albeit smaller than it was, and the company is focused pretty much entirely on selling large data mining contracts. It's a lot different still than the Qualvu days. Then it was more about qualitative research, however now the company seems more like an Internet company such as a salesforce.com or similar CRM style solution, where the focus is really software technology sales instead of market research projects. The people now are super focused on the success of 24tru, and the dust has completely settled from the transition. It's a great place to work - you work extremely hard, but the management team works just as hard, and care about the culture.

Demands a lot of you - the people here are smart, and management team is pretty tough about operations and doing things right. A high pressure sales environment. You'll get pushed to learn a lot, and to keep up.

Easy to get hired if you have no experience and are willing to work hard. A great place to learn what not to do as a manager. In spite of everything, there are some wonderful people to work with (management excluded).

Everything covered previously is true and continues to be true. Upper management cares little about the “people” of Qualvu and resignations continue to happen at a steady rate. Most everyone I know are looking for other jobs. While there is a HR position in place now, this is not a normal HR role. If you make mention that things aren’t right, you will be labeled as a ”trouble maker.” And , if you have ideas for improvement, management will either steal your ideas and make them their own or criticize you. Everyone is wary at Qualvu of saying too much. Quoting another earlier reviewer, “If you're considering a job at Qualvu, ask why nearly the entire marketing, finance, technical and project management departments quit over a 6 month period. Ask about the kind of hours people work, and whether they feel appreciated. Ask why revenue hasn't gone up in 2 years. Ask for a tour of the warehouse they call an office, and ask yourself if you really want to work in a loud environment with your co-worker a mere 1 foot (or less) away from your desk.” As for upper management, there is no one left to mentor anyone or to learn from. If anything Qualvu is a great place to learn what not to do.