High Turnover and Chaotic Schedule Make for Unstable Work Environment - Compliance Service Representative Sovos Employee Review

1.0
Aug 17, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility with working from home.

Cons

The turnover rate is incredibly high in this role, and management doesn't seem to do anything about it, no matter how much you voice your concerns. Because of this, lots of unnecessary errors are made on clients' behalf, and more "experienced" associates are left to clean up the mess. Be prepared to have little work-life balance; in January you will be working 70+ hours a week with no extra pay. This role takes advantage of unexperienced workers looking for an entry level position. Supervisors move into their role fast because of the turnover, so some supervisors are no help to new hires, which causes stress on new employees. If you are looking for stability and want to keep your sanity, look elsewhere.

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Sovos Response
4y
First, thank you for working with us during the January tax season. This is a busy time of the year for Tax Compliance Professionals – much more so than other months. Our customers count on us to Keep Our Promise and meet their needs, and we work hard to meet this commitment. That being said, I am sorry that you felt you did not have a good experience or felt your manager did not care about your concerns. That is not the norm. Our most recent employee engagement survey from Compliance Services in Minneapolis indicated that 3 out of 4 reps agree to the statements “my manager cares about my concerns” and “my manager make it easier to do my job.” . It seems we missed an opportunity here. Regarding newly promoted supervisors, as a company we are committed to creating an environment where talented, inspired and motivated individuals can grow. Part of actioning that commitment is to promote from within when able. If we see the potential, we are willing to provide that opportunity, and provide the right support to ensure our managers can succeed. The people rising to those actions are what makes our company great, and what makes a seasonal busy time of the year worth it. Again, thank you for your time with us and we wish you luck in your next role. - Paul Banker, General Manager

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I had a great experience thru the Recruiting process with Sovos. Cassie was very honest and open answering all my questions.

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Sovos Response
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Thank you for sharing this, and welcome to the team! It's wonderful to hear that your recruiting experience set such a positive tone from the start. Cassie is a great example of the kind of Sovosians we are proud to have representing our culture, and knowing she made you feel informed and at ease throughout the process genuinely matters to us. We also love hearing that your first day onboarding helped you connect with our values and get a feel for what we do. That experience is something we work hard to get right, and your feedback confirms it's landing the way we intend. We're glad you're here, and we look forward to growing together. Gregg Spratto President
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Pros

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Cons

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Sovos Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this. Feedback matters, even when we see things differently. Quota-setting and new hire ramp structures are areas we invest in seriously - they're because we want our sellers to win, not to set anyone up to fail. That's the culture we've built, and it's one I'm proud of. That said, I do hear that your experience hasn't matched that intent. If there are specific gaps in how you were onboarded or supported, I'd genuinely like to understand them so we can keep getting better. Please connect with HR or reach out to me directly. We're committed to building a team where every rep has a real shot at success! Alice Katwan, President of Revenue, Sovos
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