Smartek21 reviews

3.5

66% would recommend to a friend

(306 total reviews)
avatar

Al Lalji

63% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Smartek21 has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 306 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Smartek21 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

306 reviews
1.0
Mar 14, 2024

Biased attitude was problematic

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some people here actually enjoyed being stressed and overworked. So, I was happy for them. Personally, I was not happy here.

Cons

The attitude of the top management was problematic. They never appreciated anyone. Everyone got the same financial growth no matter whether they worked long, brutal, and stressful hours or just sat there and relaxed. It was a ridiculous attitude that meant people couldn't trust the leadership. I also left when I learned the reality.

avatar
Smartek21 Response
2y
Thank you for your review; however, we are sorry that your experience with SmarTek21 was not a favorable one. Our HR/Executive Management teams are working on employee/management relationships through company trainings and team bonding events. We wish you success in your next endeavors.
1.0
May 27, 2018

Deceptive Company - Smoke and Mirrors

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I suppose if your a straight up developer and just looking for a good project they can place you at a good client engagement and have good benefits package.

Cons

In good consciousness, I would have a difficult time working for a company with flat revenue for 5 years, how is that possible in this economy? I'll tell you how? No unified vision for the future and I could not imagine a culture of everyone's in it for themselves.

avatar
Smartek21 Response
8y
We invite fair and honest reviews and criticism is welcome. That helps drives us as a company to make forward positive changes; although your feedback is a little dramatically suspicious. As you are most aware, SmarTek21 had placed their trust and loyalty into a few management personal who came to the company with their own agenda’s. They recruited several SmarTek21 employees to work on non-SmarTek21 competitive and for-profit projects using all SmarTek21 resources - creating a new company for themselves. This type of behavior is obviously unacceptable and unethical and when they were exposed, those employees were asked to leave causing threats, continual negative smear reviews and untruthful attacks on the company. Also, we are also very proud of our client base, many of them have been with SmarTek21 as far back as 10 years and with a plethora of new ones along the way; with that said, referrals are openly available for any potential clients who request them. We now have a wonderful executive management team in place with great vision- they have been doing a good job leading the company in a healthy positive direction and continually working on being the best company it can be. Might I suggest those who have experienced such negativity in their professional careers move on to a more positive space where bitterness and anger can be replaced with success and fulfillment. SmarTek21 has an open-door policy even with past employees and if you would like to rethink your approach and professionally discuss your experience, please contact me at ST_legal@smartek21.com. SmarTek21 wishes you the very best in your future endeavors - Integrity and loyalty goes a long way.
1.0
Nov 28, 2016

Software Developer

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people are helpful when you have a problem

Cons

The management team is very disorganized and often does not know how to solve the customer problems.

avatar
Smartek21 Response
9y
I am happy that you had good experiences around people who were knowledgeable and could assist you when you needed a solution; however, I must say your assessment of the management team is counter to my personal experience and the experience of the majority of others who have joined SmarTek21 since 2008. In the past we have had employees who were either unethical or were just not the best cultural fit for our company; therefore they were asked to leave and sadly it does feel a bit disorganized as with any company that has lost key team member but we invite fair and honest reviews which drives us as a company to make forward positive changes. One of those changes is additional resources around a tighter process to help better vet potential employees that meet our company culture and core values. If you would like to discuss your experience further, we have an open door policy and would like to invite you to contact me at ST_Legal@smartek21.com so we can discuss your thoughts. Continued best of luck in your future endeavors.
Viewing 10 - 12 of 306 Reviews

Glassdoor has 320 Smartek21 reviews submitted anonymously by Smartek21 employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Smartek21 is right for you.