Try back in 2021 ... - Manager Stericycle Employee Review

1.0
Apr 10, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Cindy Miller and team are a positive; need to be out with the old, including most of those who came in during the last few years. There are pockets of employees that want to do the right thing for the company, but, over time, even they are beaten down. Some really good people on the Monarch side of the business (those working on the SAP implementation.) Not convinced that the positive reviews on Glassdoor in late 2018 or early 2019 are legit.

Cons

Lies during the recruiting process: Grade level came in lower than what I was pursued at; their initial offer was $10K lower than I stated my base was; I would get to hire a team. (Should have heeded warning signs!) Poor leadership behavior is accepted (think physical assault of direct reports; known bullying, harassment by Directors.) HR is aware of these practices. Most employees are underemployed; you will not likely learn new skill sets as an external hire. You will most likely be doing the work you did a decade ago in your career. No accountability; if you don’t want to answer an email or complete an assigned task – you’re good. Makes even the simplest of tasks difficult to move forward. Bonus thresholds were not met in the last three years; no bonus pay out for 2016 or 2017; for 2018 the threshold was also not met, but partial payout was given to retain employees. The number of lies being told by leadership (Directors & above) is unlike I’ve ever encountered. You will spend considerable time sorting out lies. Not a place for women; most everyone who quit around me was a female … having another job lined up was secondary; getting out of Stericycle was primary. Primarily a "no fun" zone; laughter is scarce, even though there are people who appreciate laughter. Yes, I did quit on my own. On the path to returning to "normal".

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Cons

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Stericycle Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this! We’re so glad to hear that your experience here has been a good one. It’s feedback like yours that reminds us why creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and proud of what they do is so important. We're grateful to have you on the team.
2.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

I worked alongside a team that was consistently supportive and always willing to make time to answer questions, which made a meaningful difference in my day-to-day experience. There was a real sense of collaboration, and having people who were approachable and dependable made it much easier to navigate a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment. It helped create a bit of stability and camaraderie even during more demanding or repetitive parts of the role. Overall, it was a company operating as a leader in the space, which added to the scale and pace of the experience

Cons

This was my experience working at Shred-it, which is a subsidiary of Stericycle.If you’ve ever wondered what zero autonomy feels like, this is your spot. The day was a nonstop loop of cold calls, cold walk-ins, and more cold calls, with a mandatory “smile and dial” every morning. On the Shred-it team selling waste bins, it often felt like creativity and independent thinking were… safely shredded. Management could be extremely hands-on to the point of micromanagement, with frequent check-ins and scripted role-play scenarios that rarely reflected real conversations in the field. Communication style could come across as condescending or patronizing at times, especially on team calls, which made for an uncomfortable environment when feedback felt more critical than constructive.

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Stericycle Response
1mo
We really appreciate you taking a moment to reflect and share your journey with us. I’m sorry things haven’t gone as smoothly as they should, but your feedback is valuable and helps us make the improvements needed to create a better, more supportive place for everyone.
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