Compensation lags for existing employees - Sales Operations Associate AHEAD Employee Review

2.0
Sep 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Growing company. Unlimited PTO. They are going to start a 401K company match in 2023. Semi-flexible hours to help aid in work-life balance -- but thee are not truly "flexible hours" because the standard expectation in that you be available 8-5 EST (but you should have no trouble getting an hour off here and there for doctor appointments, etc)

Cons

CDI is rapidly acquiring companies and everyone is at disparate salaries from all the new acquisitions and there has been NO effort to standardize or level up employee compensation plans from smaller acquired companies so that they are on-par with legacy CDI employees and even brand new hires. In my department, many of the new employees that are hired directly by CDI this year are being paid $20K+ more than experienced employees that have been in their roles for years at the acquired companies. This sows enormous discontent and pushes quality talent to leave. Also all the acquisitions have resulted in severe growing pains. There is a severe lack of basic processes, best practices, and standardized training/onboarding -- resulting in inefficiency, confusion, and chaos across many departments (including HR, AP/AR, Sales and Sales Ops, Finance/Legal/Compliance)... lack of processes is an issue that reverberates throughout the entire organization and actually has a real, very negative direct impact on your paycheck when it comes to bonus/commission calculations. There is also a visible lack of women and minority representation in leadership roles. Also, CDI has an "unlimited PTO" policy, but I have run into issues scheduling my days off because you are required to make sure that you have a back up assigned during your absence... so if you are trying to schedule a week-long vacation, it can be difficult to get someone to cover for you.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing place to work. Great work life balance and support.

Cons

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Going from a toxic employer to AHEAD has been the best change for my happiness. Everyone at AHEAD is motivated, positive, and willing to help each other. I no longer dread logging into work, and even enjoy the days where I have to work a bit longer or go the extra mile, because I know it will be appreciated and I can take the time I need in return. Having unlimited PTO you don't get shamed for using is amazing. I've been supported in my efforts and have a lot of autonomy without micromanagement, which is a great feeling. Upper management really trusts you and trusts in the hire.

Cons

While being in a high-growth company is exciting, it can also be exhausting. Sometimes you need the "rocket ship" to take a beat, but there is no real lull. More company-wide time off would be helpful so that you can get a break where you don't come back to 50+ emails per day. The only other downside is that due to the fabulous employee retention, people stay in their roles for a looong long time. There are not a lot of opportunities for upward mobility as a result, from what I have seen thus far.

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