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4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,804 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

90% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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3.0
Jul 25, 2024
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Pros

Great benefits, great pay, easy job at times

Cons

Micromanaging, no room to grow

1.0
Jul 24, 2024
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Pros

Free Food -Work life balance- some good people

Cons

Organizational dynamics: Issues related to internal hierarchies and interactions. Nepotism: Majority of staff and leaders are referrals from within family networks. Leadership inefficiency: Perception of leadership as consistently occupied without substantive action. High turnover: Notable rate of staff departures. Delayed payment: Challenges in timely compensation distribution. Paternalistic management: Utilization of sales huddles perceived as excessive and unnecessary. Unattainable goals: Goals set at levels often unachievable by staff. Persistent Performance Improvement Plans (PIP): PIPs regarded as difficult to complete successfully. Poor lead quality: Low answer rate (3%-8%) for leads despite potential for PIP initiation. Stringent compliance: Strict adherence requirements, including penalties for non-compliance. Strict disciplinary actions: Instances of termination or reprimands for minor infractions (e.g., failure to provide contact details). Inappropriate relationships: Concerns regarding a 50-year-old leader dating a 28-year-old colleague. Stagnant leadership: Perception that leadership peaked in earlier stages of career development. Retributive actions: Allegations of reducing lead sources or retrospective punitive actions. Short average tenure: Average employee tenure of approximately 6-8 months. Inexperienced leadership: A substantial proportion of leaders lacking direct operational experience or responsible for stringent compliance measures.

5.0
Jul 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great company, flexible hours (with tenure), growth potential. Low turnover

Cons

Sometimes you won't get a bonus and it is not always your fault. This position is work from home and not remote (you are stuck at your desk all day).

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