When you're here, you're family - Director Rivel, Inc. Employee Review

5.0
Sep 8, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Family run business that treats its employees like ... family! We work very hard, but do also enjoy each other's company. We don't have a stiff corporate culture like other places I've worked at. It's challenging work, but fun and interesting at the same time. There are plenty of opportunities for advancement for those that apply themselves and make the effort to learn outside their core talents. We reward well-rounded employees, not those that simply do their job and go home. Management is constantly strategizing on ways to grow the business, meaning a new idea may spur opportunities for employees to grow in their positions with new responsibilities. The areas we focus on allow for all employees to work with some of the largest companies in the world, some in interesting sectors with fascinating businesses. I actually look forward to coming to work (most days), what an interesting concept.

Cons

No place is going to be perfect, and with Rivel it's really the location. I've always said that and will continue to unless we or I move. Areas surrounding Westport are not exactly affordable, making the commute less than ideal. But it's worth it at the end of the day.

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Management is transparent. Remote friendly.

Cons

Slow growth and professional development.

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Dec 9, 2025
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Pros

- Work-life balance is generally respected. - Most people are lovely, at least to your face. - Respectable client list.

Cons

- The culture is hollow. It's mostly talk with little to no follow-through. - The company entered a tailspin with cascading problems after the Covid bump peaked. Unrealistic growth expectations lead to over-hiring and subsequently several rounds of layoffs. - Management re-orgs the company about every 9 months, creating confusion while shuffling responsibilities/expectations. - New initiatives of questionable value are quickly introduced and soon forgotten or ignored. - The upper management group has been there for many years and is far too comfortable with itself. Poor outcomes are attributed to direct reports. - Most of the most talented individuals recognize the dog and pony show and move on for better opportunities/salaries elsewhere.

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