Good company, but dated corporate policies trump common sense and ethical standards.
Pros
Inclusive workplace with good potential for upward mobility. Due to Ascend having 13 brands, there is always an option to look for positions across the family of brands. Good pay & benefits package with annual merit based pay raises.
Cons
CORPORATE BUREAUCRACY RULES: Be sure to read all HR documents thoroughly!! I gave 3 weeks notice, left at the end of the 1st quarter 2023 and aided a smooth transition, but didn't receive my annual corporate bonus for 2022's accomplishments due to a corporate policy I wasn't aware of. Bonuses were paid out the following week and because I wasn't on payroll at the time, I did not receive one. I understand the policy, but ethically that is just not fair. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TASK OVERLOAD: At various times throughout my employment, sales team members were expected to join product scrum meetings, report on sprint timelines as well as manage their book of business.
