Avoid EDI! - Anonymous employee Expeditors Employee Review

STAY AWAY FROM EDI! Management: Definite room for improvement. Most of the management is not qualified to be in their role. Some are even toxic. If management likes you, you can do no wrong and your work-life will be a cake walk. If they don't, then you need to be prepared to tolerate it or just quit your job because they will make your life miserable. And rest assured, your likability will not be based on work performance. As a general rule, EDI management has very little, if any, first hand knowledge of what their direct reports actually do. Their exposure is high-level, at best. As a result, they're unable to be effective leaders or recognize where their people are succeeding and falling short. Most of the lower level management just does as directed by those above them. Very few will have your back. Their concerns are themselves, not you. Those that stand up for themselves and/or their people are treated terribly and become outcasts. Discrimination and harassment of various types and on many levels is a problem. Nepotism is the norm. Numerous members of EDI management are related in some form or another. The only chance at getting a promotion or a competitive salary depends on who you're related to or who likes you -- not on work performance or qualifications. Salaries: The lack of transparency in salaries is an issue. The salary gaps between people at similar levels lacks rhyme or reason. Overall, salaries are poor. Salaries are roughly about 20-50% under prevailing wages. Management is aware and thinks it's "good enough." Remote Work: Remote work isn't allowed, unless it benefits the company. You're expected to work from home after hours or on your day off to support systems, but if it benefits you, then it's a 'not feasible.' Vacation: The vacation time is poor. It's 120 hours (12-15 days, depending on your work schedule) from the get-go and there is NO increase until your 11th year. That's right, you need to be loyal to them for TEN FULL years before you get any increase in vacation time. Dress Code: Suits, dress shirts, ties, fancy shoes. Even for IS. Women are lucky that they get away with a little more than men, but not by much. How you dress is more important that your work ethic. No HR Dept: There's an Employee Relations Dept in place of a real HR Department. The people in that department probably mean well, but they're not very well informed in their area. Often, they're unable to answer questions and direct you back to some level of management.