Echo's culture is the most problematic area. There is a lack of professionalism between coworkers/carriers/customers/managers. Everyone there is constantly cussing at each other and they simply have no respect for one another. Many unethical behaviors occur in the workplace that employees have gotten away with, simply because of their "status" and "how much money they make for Echo". Employees use drugs in the work place. Employees also participate in sexual relationships with one another, and as a result, their business grows because they are given big accounts by whomever they are sleeping with. When it comes to solving issues, instead of trying to mediate the problem, this kind of information is viewed as "gossip" amongst employees and little is done to fix it.
As a woman who worked in this industry, sexual harassment was an obstacle that I faced daily. Despite logistics being a male-dominant industry, I was still mistreated because of my gender. Not only did this come from carriers/customers, but also from coworkers. I was asked out on dates multiple times, and when I rejected them, these men were still pursuing me. I was constantly stared at by coworkers, talked down upon, and was never taken seriously because of my gender. I was constantly told that I had an "advantage" because I am a woman, so I have a "unique voice".
There is no regard for human safety and constant miscommunication within employees. When the Chicago weather went down to -55F with wind chills, we were still expected to come into work on time and Echo never compensated anybody for their Uber/Lyft rides. Also, Echo expects employees to work 10 hours/day while being paid very little. You sign a non-exempt form that states that the company will not pay you OT. However, once signed, various managers will encourage you to not take breaks and lunches, and to come in earlier and to stay later. Also, in the interview process, you will be told that you can make up to 6 figures at the end of the year, and that is simply not the case. In addition, there is little to no growth opportunities within the company.
