Good company but stuck in their ways - Area Manager ESFM Employee Review

4.0
May 15, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You have to become very self reliant, very fast. As with any contract management company, you live and die by your relationship with you client. This is a pro for me, but may be a con for someone else. If you can successfully manage the relationship with your own company and your client, there is room for growth- but you must prove yourself first and fight for a competitive salary.

Cons

The company is old school and stuck in their ways. Everything is black and white which doesn't work anymore for todays thriving businesses that the company services. It's very hard to get them to change their ideas and the HR/payroll interaction is almost comical at times.

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5.0
Jan 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Mid-paced & customer-facing. Database & GUI driven. Not a call-center environment, but vital to Client-Contractor relationship. Freedom to work hybrid, as needed. GxP facility, so training is expansive & up-to-date.

Cons

Wear many hats, responsible for vastly different aspects regarding subordinates & their daily/special tasks. Pay below average, due to stand-up costs & developing job opportunities while on-site. OJT almost up to par, but needs furthering via seminars, certifications.

4.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefit options Flexible 401k contribution amounts Company wants to hear how they can improve I loved my manager and my direct leadership team Great work-life balance (no real overtime and when you are off people don't bother you)

Cons

Career advancement was good when I started but has become pretty stagnant (there are a lot of entry level positions or upper management but not much in between) Hiring process has become too long

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