No Loyalty - Account Manager Handy Distribution Employee Review

1.0
Mar 13, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It used to be family owned but sold in 2022. President, Vice Presidents, and Greensboro branch manager were great to work for.

Cons

Regional Managers were oblivious and untruthful. Inventory Issues, after working there 6 years was let go and find out the reason was so that another employees son, who had no outside sales experience, could take my place. Hit my sales budget and profit budget 90% of the time over 6 years and grew my territory. This company talks loyalty but definitely not the case.

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Handy Distribution Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback to us. We are happy to hear that you had great experiences working with the President, Vice Presidents, and Greensboro Branch Manager. Employment separations can be difficult, and we understand that these situations may not always result with a positive feeling. No matter how it may appear and feel at the time of a separation, when emotions are running high, much careful thought and consideration goes into a decision to part ways. Because of our emphasis on loyalty, we take a separation very seriously, and do everything we can to salvage a relationship. Many times, this even involves admonishment when a very clear expectation has not been met by an employee, followed by a second chance. Similarly, our hiring decisions are also made with the same careful attention to appropriate cultural, professional, and experiential considerations before an offer is made. Please reach out if you would like clarity on anything that transpired within your specific situation. We wish you all the best and thank you for your tenure with NB Handy.

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5.0
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Pros

Easy going work place if you do your job. Co-workers were great.

Cons

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Handy Distribution Response
4mo
Thanks for your feedback and years of service with us! We are truly fortunate to have so many great people working at Handy Distribution. When it comes to keeping benefit costs low, we work closely with a benefits consultant who reviews market data each year to ensure we offer the most competitive rates. We also offer two healthcare plan options, one of which is a Consumer Driven Healthcare Plan (CDHP). This plan design is a little different from our Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and requires enrollment in a Health Savings Account (HSA), but it has lower premiums. In addition, we offer a wellness program where employees can receive a credit toward their healthcare premiums, providing preventive care services or activities are completed. Regarding advancement and promotional opportunities, this if often very competitive but we do our best to allow for upward mobility to all employees through succession planning or career pathing. Trust & Integrity is one of our key core values we adhere to. We lead with doing what’s right with honesty and transparency.
4.0
Jun 9, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* HR team is attentive to employee concerns and actively works to improve overall happiness and well-being * Flexible career paths and opportunities to pivot based on personal goals and skills * Company values and leverages the experience and knowledge of long-term employees * Open and honest communication is encouraged and leads to mutually beneficial outcomes * Rapid growth fosters creativity and provides diverse career opportunities

Cons

* Inconsistent and arbitrary work-from-home policies can be seen as unfair * Tendency to favor younger employees' demands, which can be frustrating for tenured colleagues * Fast-paced growth requires adaptability, which may not suit everyone

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Handy Distribution Response
2y
Thank you for providing these insights. We’re thrilled about the positive experiences that you’ve shared with us during your career journey so far. It is our desire to give employees the opportunity for growth and development in ways that are mutually beneficial to the individual and company. We also do our best to foster a culture that is welcoming for a wide range of demographics, in hopes of avoiding any sort of negative bias. We are fortunate to offer a flexible work schedule to employees that allows for both in office and remote settings. As we review and uphold telework policies, numerous factors are taken into considerations to support equitable practices, albeit concessions may be permitted for unique scenarios.
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