Working at YLG - Anonymous employee Railbookers Group Employee Review

4.0
Sep 8, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall, I had a positive experience at YLG and had the opportunity to work with great people along the way. I always felt I could approach anyone with an idea or issue I was experiencing. No one was ever dismissive or made me feel like I was anything less than an equal. Ylg is growing rapidly but has maintained its identity as a small company. What that means is that you will be exposed to the different functions each department serves. If you keep an open mind, this can be a great learning environment and may help shape your future career interests.

Cons

As others have noted, there are challenges associated with rapid growth. This can lead to stress during busiest months. With that said, there is no shortage of people willing to pitch in when times get tough.

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Railbookers Group Response
7y
Thank you so much for your review of Yankee Leisure Group (YLG)! We are happy to hear your overall experience during your employment was positive, especially in terms of the work culture and your fellow employees. At YLG, our philosophy is that “good people know good people.” That’s why when we have job openings in one of our offices, we often go to our team first and ask if they know of anyone who would be interested in working for us. It’s a great way to connect and acknowledge the talent we currently have. We also believe in creating a supportive, positive work environment with an equally supportive management. Our company has continued to experience record growth and expand our global footprint—but you’re right—we have stayed true to our roots. If you’re motivated to succeed, YLG is truly a wonderful atmosphere to shape your professional career and management is here to help you achieve. To address your concerns: Just as consumers expect transparency from our company and the brands it represents, our employees also expect transparency. That’s why YLG provides transparent, open and honest two-way dialogues between employees and leadership. When something isn’t working, we take every measure to ensure the issue is addressed. We wish you the best in your future career endeavors, and thank you, again, for your review of YLG!

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Railbookers Group Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the culture we strive to maintain. Our top priority is providing respectful, professional service to every guest we speak with, and we hold our team to clear expectations in how they represent our organization on the phone and in all interactions. When concerns are raised about behavior that does not align with those standards, we review them carefully and take appropriate action. Our decisions are always guided by our commitment to our guests and to maintaining a positive, respectful environment for both customers and employees. We remain dedicated to delivering a high level of service and appreciate feedback that helps us continue to improve. Thank you! Jesse Avalo Senior Sales Manager
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