Granite Telecommunications

4.0

Mar 24, 2025

Recommend

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Pros

Granite is very philanthropical. Rob Hale takes it very seriously, and you can tell it's earnest. The annual Saving by Shaving event is the biggest example, but every week a new charity is chosen, submitted by the employees. Lots of opportunities to volunteer. You can really make a difference for someone in need. Last year, Granite switched from ad hoc raises to annual ones, so you don't need to wonder when you'll get an increase (depending on performance). Attire is very business casual, which is nice. It's nice seeing people be able to express themselves in an office setting. Granite really pushes for growth from within. It depends on department, but so long as you are doing a good job/occasionally going above and beyond, you will have an opportunity to grow. You get what you put in, like most other companies. Every Monday there is a companywide meeting to cover important updates, new hires, promotions. It's a nice way to acknowledge employees, and Rob personally runs a good chunk of it, which is nice to see a CEO take the time to do. The new office is nice, has a good cafeteria and a really nice gym. The people are great and a there are a lot of fun events, like a game night, and the ERGs host a lot too. PTO and benefits are good (BCBS, PTO is accrued). And you can pay out or roll over up to a certain amount at EOY.

Cons

Only one day remote work allowed, which might turn some people off. Opportunities for additional flexibility are allowed, but the default is one day. Management issues. A lot of managers are not built to be leaders. This issue varies, and depends on department. It's an issue that stemmed from an outdated process of raises really only coming from promotions. Meaning a lot of people who are not supervisor material became one since it was their only opportunity at earning more. There needs to be stricter guidelines and better training for managers, as a lot of the issues are directly related to poor management, and not the company itself. Some departments are not good at communicating with others, but this is not an issue that's unique to Granite. Not all holidays are acknowledged, since many of Granite's customers are retail/open those days. There will be contests for days off around these holidays, which are a double edged sword. It's nice earning a long weekend for less popular holidays. But there are definitely times where it feels a little condescending, depending on the holiday (I.E . Christmas Eve/New Years Eve. Neither day is a guarantee, and there is only a contest for one of the two days, so it changes each year). The goals themselves are dependent on a few select groups, so the company as a whole doesn't have control or a way of contributing to getting that day off. And the results aren't usually given until the day before, which makes planning PTO/travel more of a headache than it already is sometimes.

Granite Telecommunications Response

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and balanced review! We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciate the philanthropic efforts at Granite, the growth opportunities, and the overall positive environment, from the new office to the fun events and company-wide updates. It’s great to know that you enjoy the business casual attire and the chance to express yourself, and we’re glad to see the company’s focus on internal growth resonate with you. We also appreciate your candid feedback about areas of improvement. We recognize that strong leadership is essential to our success, and we’re committed to investing in management training and development. We’ll take your suggestion seriously and explore ways to address this and improve communication and consistency across departments. As for the remote work policy, we understand that flexibility is important, and we’re always evaluating ways to best balance flexibility with company needs, keeping employee satisfaction in mind. Your insights regarding holiday time and the PTO contest system are also valuable, and we’ll review how we can make this process smoother for everyone. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback! It’s clear you care about making Granite an even better place to work, and we’re grateful for your contributions. We’ll continue to make improvements to address these challenges and ensure a positive experience for all employee

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