Poor Validation Management at the Lehi Office - Validation Specialist DigiCert Employee Review

2.0
Jul 29, 2018
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Pros

Many people watch YouTube and Netflix throughout their shift, and so can you! Just apply for a validation position and never expect to communicate with a manager past your interview.

Cons

Management is almost non-existent in the validation department, with close to zero communication with the team members, it has been a nightmare to work here. It seems like the managers and team leads are chosen on the basis of their ability to gossip around the office, instead of actual leadership, working, and communication skills. Hard working employees get swept under the rug and become unnoticed, while the ones that walk around the office, talking about video game gets promoted. There also seems to be a big gap of separation between top-level management and front-line employees; sudden changes happen overnight and employees are only notified through a vaguely written email, which leaves a lot of room and potential for questions. Problem and solutions are almost never discussed with front-line employees, sometimes the customer has to inform us about new changes in the validation process, which I nor my colleagues have ever heard about, where is the supposed "teamwork"? It's also very convenient that some managers go on week-long vacations every other month, during a time witch you call 'growing pains'. The organization is also a big issue throughout the company, I can ask the same question to 4 managers and expect 4 different answers, and it only makes it more frustrating when it takes on average- 24 business hours for me to get a reply.

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Cons

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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that you value our leadership, clear goals, and the high-performing culture created by colleagues who challenge and support one another. We also appreciate your perspective on the pace and expectations. We intentionally foster a high-performance environment that challenges our teams to do their best work! While that environment isn't for everyone, it creates meaningful opportunities for growth, impact, and continuous learning. Thank you for recognizing the importance of authentic leadership and for taking the time to share your feedback.
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I have loved my team and manager since day 1. I stay because DigiCert continues to provide me with professional development opportunities. I began as a file clerk and now manage a team doing complex operational efficiency work. They supported me through an MBA and each year I take at least one course and attend at least one industry event to help expand my skill and reach. The pay is average, BUT when you add in the value of the above-average benefits, the total remuneration package is great.

Cons

DigiCert is owned by Private Equity. If you have not worked for a PE portfolio company before, it means they focus solely on making money and stripping out what they deem as fluff (which I deem as retention levers, like company parties and swag).

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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve felt supported by your team and manager and have been able to grow your career through professional development opportunities. Stories like yours reflect our commitment to helping employees learn, grow, and reach their potential. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding company priorities and culture. While strong business performance is important, our purpose is rooted in helping create a more secure digital world and advancing our vision to be the global leader in digital trust. Feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate how we communicate our goals and maintain an engaging employee experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. If you ever have additional feedback, we're listening! Simply reach out to people@digicert.com and a member of our team will get in touch.
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