Smoothstack reviews about "management"

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7 reviews
5.0
Apr 23, 2021

This place is incredible!

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Pros

This place is incredible! Lots of opportunities for innovation and growth. Everyone is hardworking and dedicated and for a smaller company it's amazing how much is still being accomplished. Management is super supportive and accessible as well as friendly, driven by results not ego which is refreshing. Coworkers are also hardworking and friendly, I feel like I'm on a team with a mission.

Cons

If you're uncomfortable with taking initiative this might not be the best fit; this is a place to bring your A-game and innovate.

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5y
Wow, love this feedback. We are a family at Smoothstack. We work hard and are mission driven. Happy to have you on my team.
2.0
Jun 27, 2020
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Pros

-Friendly work environment. -Flexible training schedule.

Cons

-Unstructured training schedule. We were literally given PowerPoint presentations twice a week (for approximately 1 hour each session) and then asked to do our own research to complete our assignments/projects. We were randomly called in for training throughout the week (no course agenda or schedule). -Dishonestly from recruiters. I was promised accommodations from my recruiter that the Smoothstack management had no recollection of until the last week of training. -They are not upfront about the company's "business model". They did not mention in the beginning that you would still need to interview with their so-called "established pipeline of clients". I interviewed with a variety of clients that had no recollection of Smoothstack. -It took almost a year to get placed with a client after the training was over. That meant getting paid minimum wage for an entire year as I waited for opportunities to interview. I’d like to also clarify that every interview went well. The feedback was always good. The hiring manager would notify us, stating that we got accepted for a position, and then “something” would always happen a week later. It was always the same excuse; either the contract was not ready or funding for our position wasn’t available yet.

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5y
Smoothstack is a Registered Apprenticeship Program with the Department of Labor. It is a full-time job paired with paid training, mentorship and professional development opportunities. The Apprenticeship pathway creates opportunity for entry-mid level tech jobs that may not otherwise be open without years more experience. Smoothstack's training is not classroom style. We expect our employees-in-training to be self starters. The job is not for everyone. We only select those with the highest aptitude. In order to be successful our apprentices must be ambitious to learn and able to be successful in unchartered environments. We wish you the best of luck in your new adventure. If you would like to talk to someone in HR about your experience pease reach out anytime. Thank you for the review.
2.0
Dec 25, 2020
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Pros

Nice people good intentions Supportive environment

Cons

Serious disconnect from management and employees

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5y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your time at Smoothstack. I'm sorry you didn't have a great experience with communication between management and employees. Being a young and growing company during a time of pandemic our business is constantly adapting to the needs of our customers and employees. We ask our team to remain nimble and supportive as we try to meet everyones needs. Related to your comments on disconnect with management, we are working hard in this area and are looking to improve communication while consistently seeking employee feedback. Thanks again for taking the time to leave this review and we wish you the best in your career. If you have additional feedback to share please feel free to reach out to HR or Martha.Laughman@Smoothstack.com anytime. Best Regards, The HR Team.
1.0
Oct 29, 2025

avoid at all costs

Anonymous employee
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Pros

nothing absolutely nothing, do not work here.

Cons

I'd give this place zero stars if I could. Shady business practices, no real understanding of how to run a company or manage employees, they micromanage people, the number of vacation days provided is a joke, lots of turnover at the senior management level which should tell you something, no business strategy, I could go on and on.

4.0
Feb 23, 2021

Great company in general

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay is decent, management is great and they make you feel like family. Overall, I love it here.

Cons

As it is a startup looking to scale, get ready to put on multiple hats.

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Smoothstack Response
5y
Thank you for the review. We are happy you are enjoying your employment with us. Smoothstack is a family. #Codeforexcellence
5.0
Dec 9, 2018
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Pros

Smoothstack is a great platform for new graduates. I got the opportunity to gain hands on experience working with the most current technologies. Professional growth is encouraged, and management team is very supportive of employees.

Cons

Company is rapidly growing so at times it can be hectic, but it is exciting at the same time

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5y
Well, we completely agree with you. Smoothstack is a young company that is hiring, hiring, hiring! Please recommend us to your friends and co-workers and don't forget about our employee referral program. Thank you for the review, The HR Team
5.0
Aug 4, 2021
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Pros

Merit based recruitment, thorough and hands-on training, great work culture and community, well adapted for remote work (with covid concern), management is very receptive and works with you.

Cons

Work can be difficult and demanding, entry period can be difficult, there is a lot to learn in their training program

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