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Ascend Learning reviews

3.9

62% would recommend to a friend

(511 total reviews)
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Greg Sebasky

58% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ascend Learning has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 511 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ascend Learning employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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511 reviews
1.0
Jun 18, 2015

OK Product, Insincere People, Disgusting Family

Anonymous employee
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Pros

At times can be a fun atmosphere and a tight-knit group.

Cons

The company is notorious for firing people abruptly, with little to no reason. While I was there, someone got fired simply for rolling their eyes at a supervisor. Another person got fired because they went to the bathroom too often. While I was there, the accountant shared that their unemployment costs to former employees each month was unheard of. The management team is a joke, with no applicable experience for their current career. A lawyer who couldn't get a job as a lawyer runs their student support services. Favoritism is certainly a problem with the company. The CEO can be very supportive and fun, other times he's proven to be self-centered, arrogant and demeaning. The same goes for other members of his family who help run the business. I've never been treated so horribly in my life. The fact that they haven't been sued by former employees for their unprofessionalism and complete disregard for people is a complete shock.

5.0
Jun 11, 2015

Great place

Anonymous employee
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Pros

i just started here, and already feel very at home. Beautiful offices, very kind and helpful on boarding process. The managers are very focused on providing flexibility for life/ work balance, which is a real treat for a new employee. Flexible hours, great PTO and benefits. Management seems positive and smart- also willing to listen and allow for new ideas. Fabulous place to work!!

Cons

No cons at all yet!

2.0
May 19, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, relaxed environment, positive experience with management, depending on the team.

Cons

Insecurity abounds as a small company attempts to follow bigger publishers' business models but lack the resources or direction to do so. When one path doesn't work, they abandon mid-stream and try another equally ineffective strategy.

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