Sentinel reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(213 total reviews)

Brian Osborne, Timothy Hill and Robert Lenartowicz

86% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Sentinel has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sentinel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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213 reviews
1.0
Apr 28, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The relationships you create with coworkers bc of a mutual hatred for the company

Cons

-put in my 2 week notice and they terminated me -did not pay out my PTO or last 2 weeks of work -management does not care about burning out employees -they advertise as an all US staff, but they have begun hiring out of country -VPS do not care about functionality. They take on more customers and are losing more employees and expect them to take on more work without proper compensation -managers have taken away lunch and trains -severely understaffed in ALL shifts -slight racist and sexist vibes with NO remediation from HR

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Sentinel Response
3y
Even when you are selected as a best-in-class employee-focused company with recognition from multiple independent sources (national awards from Top Workplaces U.S.A., consecutive annual awards from the Chicago Tribune (11!), the Detroit Free Press (5), the Milwaukee Sentinel (4) and the Arizona Republic (9)), it’s disappointing to see the experience for even one team member did not meet our standards. We believe that everyone has the right to feel valued and respected in the workplace, and we remain dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive culture for all our team members. While we recognize that there is always room for improvement, we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our workplace remains a place where everyone can thrive. Unfortunately, this review also contains some concerning statements and inaccuracies. 1. Of concern was the use of the term "mutual hatred for the company" without any evidence or substantiation. This overbroad and disturbing statement can be harmful and may also unfairly implicate others. We would encourage any team member who has experienced such deep-rooted despair to bring it forward to management and/or HR, where we offer wellness services in support of establishing and maintaining positive mental health. 2. In at-will employment states in the U.S., such as Illinois, either the employer or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. An employer can accept an employee's resignation and choose to terminate their employment immediately, as in this case, and pay the employee for the time they worked up until the termination date, even if the employee provided a two-week notice. 3. As with most companies, Personal Time Off is an earned benefit at Sentinel. When an employee terminates, Sentinel pays out what has been earned up to the date of termination. 4. There has been no elimination of any basic accommodations, such as lunch and training opportunities, and no concerns raised with respect to DE&I-related matters. All employees have a right to a lunch break, we place great value on expanding capabilities through training, and all employees are required to regularly complete DE&I training. We sincerely wish you well in your future endeavors.
2.0
Jul 27, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1.) Good team (employees), Sentinel has a very deep bench of committed employees who are vested in the company's success. 2.) Fair pay and benefits, medical, dental, 401K, etc. 3.) Stable conservative company (financials), Sentinel addressed dealing with COVID well; it's never going to be perfect, but navigating risk vs. operating a company the size of Sentinel was executed well. 4.) Exposure to many technologies, if you are a technical resource such as a SA or network, security, or storage engineer, you will get exposed to many technologies, and given the diverse pool of customers, you will experience many unique implementations. 5.) Risk averse; this can be good or bad depending on your adopted business philosophy.

Cons

1.) Good Team, not a great team; as Sentinel's management seems reluctant to address inter-departmental issues, a preference to maintain the status quo. 2.) Fair pay and benefits, however not current with what other employers offer and has difficulty adapting to changing workforce expectations. 3.) Culture favors a butts-in-seats approach; however, it attempts to project a progressive culture and falls short. 4.) Lacking diversity in management, seems to have an old-school approach to running the day-to-day business. 5.) Risk averse; this can be good or bad depending on your adopted business philosophy.

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