Applied Systems reviews

Good communication, looks out for the well-being of its employees.

At an upper management level, the company makes efforts to create a team or family feel for all employees. This "trickles down" to the lower level employees in the form of various company-funded social events throughout the year, and these do help make you feel more appreciated. Applied also has various small but meaningful initiatives to help morale, such as a volunteer program (a paid day to volunteer for a local community cause rather than working at your usual job) and an intranet-hosted art/photography exhibition with contests, where the winner can select a charity to receive a donation from Applied. Many of Applied's locations began as other companies which have been acquired over decades of Applied being a dominating force in its industry. The exact "feel" at each location is therefore going to vary a little, but based on my experience, the people are nice, management is fair and balanced, workload is reasonable, and facilities are well kept. There are many opportunities to move in the company, either laterally or vertically. The process to apply for other internal jobs is straightforward and Applied does not usually try to lock you into a role if your heart is elsewhere...you are allowed to move around within reason. Vacation accrual is to the standards of (not better than) the Ontario ESA. Sick time is better than currently required by law in Ontario. Allowance to use both is fair; it is not difficult to take vacation time, and while some carryover is allowed, the company encourages you to use it as time off. This is a refreshing difference in 2018 when many employers want you to take it as pay and forego the time off. Everyone deserves a break, and Applied recognizes this.