Great Work Environment, Awesome People - Customer Support Representative Upgrade Employee Review

5.0
May 15, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company is great! Upgrade, Inc. is a stealth mode start-up, full of amazing people. The Executive Management team is brilliant; they really value their employees and the ideas that they bring to the table. They are also very approachable, down-to-earth individuals, which is what makes this company different. You aren't made to feel intimidated by job titles, levels of experience, etc. In terms of the customer support department, I am thoroughly excited to come to work everyday knowing that I have the ability to build and create processes that improve workflow efficiency for the team, and ultimately, the company. What is phenomenal about this department is that your managers will always listen to your ideas, and will work with you to get it implemented into the workflow. They will ALWAYS give you credit for the work that you do! I've never felt more empowered in a workplace. Our product is also amazing because we're actually helping people get out of debt. If you're upbeat and have a genuine interest in helping individuals improve their overall credit health by getting out of debt, customer support is the place to be. In terms of the perks, we have monthly company happy hours, a fully stocked kitchen with a coffee/espresso machine, a ping pong table, a Nintendo 64 game console, bean bag chairs, and more! They are currently remodeling offices in both Phoenix and San Francisco, and I know they will both be beautiful because they have great taste! I'm excited for my future with Upgrade. I know we're headed to the top!

Cons

I do not have any cons at this time.

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Pros

* The company provides free snacks in the office, which is a great perk for daily productivity. * Frequent company-wide events help foster a strong sense of community and team bonding. * The relaxed dress code allows employees to wear casual clothes, contributing to a comfortable and welcoming workplace environment. Elaboration: Mentioning these specific perks highlights a positive company culture that prioritizes employee well-being and comfort. When writing a Glassdoor review, these details are highly valuable to job seekers because they speak to the "day-to-day" experience of the role. Highlighting the balance between professional expectations and casual, social benefits creates a well-rounded picture of what it is like to be part of the team, suggesting that management values both morale and employee satisfaction.

Cons

The work environment is heavily defined by excessive micromanagement that stifles independent problem-solving. Communication is fragmented, as everyone provides different answers to the same questions, leading to constant confusion and redundant tasks. Furthermore, the internal culture is cutthroat; people are frequently willing to sabotage or "screw over" colleagues just to gain a minor personal advantage, which creates a deep lack of trust throughout the office. Advice for management: Management needs to establish a unified standard operating procedure to stop the conflicting information being disseminated to staff. Additionally, leadership should address the toxic "every person for themselves" mentality by fostering a culture that rewards teamwork rather than individual gain at the expense of others. Reducing the level of constant oversight would also empower employees to be more productive and engaged in their actual responsibilities.

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