Cowan Systems reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(286 total reviews)

Joe Cowan

49% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Cowan Systems has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 286 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cowan Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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286 reviews
2.0
Sep 21, 2017

Logistics manager

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Paid weekly. Opportunity to make money if given chance/correct training

Cons

Not a good work environment. Not trained/training not useful. Recruiters/interviewers say anything to get you hired and it’s the exact opposite. Lots of talking gossiping about employees... employees consistently telling newcomers how horrible company is and how everyone is already looking for other jobs

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Cowan Systems Response
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Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. One of the challenges in a few of the departments within the Logistics division has been training. After years of growth and learning best practices, we placed our efforts into developing a well-rounded training program for new hires. One primary focus of Tom B., Director of Carrier Development, is to lead a new Logistics Management Trainee program. The new program is aimed at bringing on long term career minded individuals looking to get a 360 view of the logistics industry and really get serious about starting a career here. Throughout the program, trainees receive 40 hours of one on one classroom training where they learn about each side of our business and what tools and knowledge they need to be successful in their final role. Each trainee is then put into the driver’s seat of each of the three main departments that make up sales and operations. Through this method they are not only trained on what their jobs will be, but also how to work more effectively with other departments. The results and reviews from trainees we’ve had so far have been very good. We provide the resources, technology and encouragement. It’s up to the new hires to bring their hard work and dedication. Tom consistently checks in with trainees during, and after completion of the program to show that he is open and available for any questions. Regarding your other comments, every level of management up to the President of the division has an open door policy and all employees are encouraged to talk with management if they have any questions or concerns. Please use this resource, your opinion is important to us. That said, thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Communication is one of our highest priorities and helps us to continually grow as a company. I encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts with Tom. He would be happy to discuss any questions or suggestions with you.
4.0
Jul 31, 2017

Home away from Home

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive, fast paced atmosphere. I have worked here for years through the good and the bad. I think it is fair to say the Company strives for a happy medium.

Cons

Politics would be a con, however that seems to be everywhere. There really are no cons generated by the company itself. It is the people that come to work looking for a problem that cause issues. If you come to work and focus on yourself and what you are hired to do; and not let the negativity of others who fail to see the issues with their selves, your experience here will flourish.

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