ADT Needs a hands off approach - Core Commercial Sales Representative ADT Employee Review

3.0
Mar 23, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

If you are in sales, you have the ability to set your own schedule. I have found a lot of good people at ADT, especially those that have been with the company for a long time.

Cons

They (Tyco) are now attempting to micro-manage the entire workforce, with disastrous effects on productivity. The layers of management, the rediculous amounts of unneccesary paperwork, and a fear of speaking out, are choking any ability to improve the company from within. ADT uses Sarbanes Oxley and Six Sigma, but to such an effect that it is detrimental to production and morale. The local office have a revolving door mentality for their sales reps, so the turnover is very high.

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Pros

I've worked for the company for 40+ years, I'm treated with respect and my efforts are recognized by my Director and other ADT leaders. They give me the autonomy to manage my department and value my experience and insight. They offer a solid benefits package. ADT leads by example with their cultural markers and ensures that rules and laws are followed. I love the collaboration I have with our other departments.

Cons

Obviously, we all want more money, especially given the prices of everything, it's always nice to make more money, but I've checked the compensation and benefits in similar positions outside of ADT and I feel ADT is paying a fair wage and when I factor in the benefits package, they are above average in overall compensation.

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