The worst contracting experience ever! - Senior Project Manager Insight Global Employee Review

1.0
Oct 30, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The hourly contract rate was better than competitors.

Cons

The recruiters know little about placing people in IT roles outside of looking for a few buzzwords on your resume. From what I can see, their only focus is getting the commission check and by any means necessary. My recruiter outright lied to me and said that my position was contract to perm. After a few weeks on the job site, I asked the manager onsite about the timeline for going perm, and he indicated that the position was contract only with the option to renew. Moreover, once on the job site, I was left to my own devices for 3 weeks with no support from Insight after I discovered that I had been baited and switched regarding the scope of work of my assignment. So much for that promise of mediation with the end-client should things not go as expected. And the "benefits" as they call them are a total joke .The 401k match is $250 a year. That's it! The bottom line is you will pay for everything out of your earnings. Moreover, Insight Global will keep any money that your put into their Flex Spending and public transit benefits if they are not used by last day of your employment. If the end-client suddenly terminates your contract, you end up losing your hard earned money through no fault of your own. And good luck getting someone to help you with your benefits questions, no one at the office can help you so you will be directed to an email address. Simply horrible! Expect little to nothing from Insight Global.

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Pros

If you are competitive and actually want to make money, the culture here is unmatched. They train you incredibly well from day one, so you never feel lost. The promotion path is super clear you literally get out what you put in. My team has been incredibly supportive and everyone genuinely wants to see you win

Cons

It's an absolute grind, not gonna lie. The hours can be really long, especially during your first year when you're trying to build your book of business. If you hate cold calling or can't handle high-pressure metrics, you probably wont't survive here

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Insight Global Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Insight Global. We’re glad to hear you’ve found the culture, training, and earning potential rewarding. We appreciate your honest perspective on the challenges as well. Grateful to have you part of our family!
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Pros

Lots of virtue signaling. Halloween was huge.

Cons

IG has one of the most toxic workplace cultures I've experienced. Poor leadership, cliquish behavior, constant office drama, frequent verbal abuse, and an excessively loud work environment create a culture where professionalism takes a back seat. Success often seems less dependent on performance than on whether you're part of the "in" crowd. If a favored leader or influential employee decides they don't like you, your contributions quickly become irrelevant. Even when concerns are documented, supported with evidence, and raised through the appropriate leadership channels, employees can find themselves facing retaliation rather than resolution. Although the company advertises a hybrid work model, there is significant pressure to be in the office nearly every day, with employees who don't conform experiencing negative consequences. The company publicly promotes values around inclusion, respect, and corporate responsibility, but my experience did not reflect those messages. The gap between the company's external branding and its internal culture was striking. My direct manager regularly yelled, cursed at me, and made insulting remarks. Sexist jokes and comments from leaders were not uncommon, and management failed to address this behavior despite being aware of it. Instead of investigating concerns or holding people accountable, retaliation appeared to be the preferred response. After many years in the workforce, this was the most unprofessional and dysfunctional organization I've encountered. Before accepting a position, I would strongly encourage prospective employees to read reviews from former employees across multiple platforms and consider recurring themes carefully.

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Insight Global Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We take feedback like this seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please reach out to us at PR@insightglobal.com, and our team will follow up with you directly.
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