Outstanding Support and Trust for Staff - Customer Service Representative/Agent Upgrade Employee Review

5.0
May 26, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Excellent training program (2-week classroom & 2-week practical experience with mentor). All required information is explained in a clear concise format and each employee receives plenty of practice before being tested. 2. Freedom to work at own pace: Managers trust their employees to stay on task and never look over my shoulder. I keep my boss in the loop of what I am doing and that is sufficient for him. Managers are highly engaged and involved in the process to make our job as seamless as possible and they love hearing and implementing new ideas from employees. 3. Great team: All of my team mates are amazing with diverse professional backgrounds. (Apple, US Army, Wells Fargo) We work in pods and have great communication with one another. If I have a question, I just ask my neighbor and get the help I need. 4. Excellent location, Resources, Perks: Multiple offices in the financial district of San Francisco within 5 mins of BART station. Each employee gets a computer and additional monitors, Zendesk, Talkdesk and OKTA to increase productivity. Fully stocked kitchen and N64 & PS4 to play with during breaks. 5. 8am-5pm: Once 5pm hits, we are expected to leave the office and enjoy the rest of the day. No after-work phone calls or emails, no working after hours! Show up, work your tail off, and go home!

Cons

1. Company just launched so there are growing pains (Tech errors, ambiguity, some confusion). Most of this happens above my level so it has a minimal effect on my job. 2. Not a "chill" job: With freedom comes responsibility. If an employee is not actively seeking new projects or fixing systemic problems, managers will find them work; which takes away time from the manager. To excel in this company, an employee needs to be proactive in tackling challenges before they become problems. You will have multiple projects going on at once!

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Cons

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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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