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      TriNet

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      3.4

      47% would recommend to a friend

      (1,356 total reviews)
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      Mike Simonds

      57% approve of CEO

      41% positive business outlook

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      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.0

      Senior management

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      TriNet has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,356 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TriNet employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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      1K reviews
      1.0
      Jun 25, 2013

      Business Decisions that may Work in Silicon Valley May Not Work Nationally

      Sales development representative
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      Pros

      HRIS is a nice selling point to prospects. Specific target markets such as Venture Capital, Green Tech, Bio Tech and the Organic Foods works well in California.

      Cons

      C-Level executives "Think Locally and Act Globally". Thinking locally will not always transfer to other markets. Management is focused on increasing revenue and client size through acquisition. Organic growth has been horrible, along with the client retention associated with acquisitions. Most markets outside of California have had over a 200% turnover in the sales force in the past 3 to 4 years. Most acquired markets have lost 100% of their client base due to a stubborn "one size fits all" perceived solution by Silicon Valley Executives. Clearly, TriNet management was unprepared for the Gevity acquisition of 2009 (simply review client and internal employee retention rates). Let's face it, they acquired a company (Gevity) that was 5-6 times their size. The acquisition and overall performance woes continue today based on Senior Management turnover. Who is left? Burton by my count. I feel as though "The Emperor Has No Clothes".

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      TriNet Response
      12y
      Thank you for taking the time to voice your concern. We learned many, sometimes difficult, lessons with the acquisition of Gevity and have taken many steps since to make corrections where necessary. We have experienced tremendous growth and change in the years following the Gevity acquisition, and take pride in the fact that there has been extremely minimal client loss due to more recent acquisitions. We learned from the past and are dedicated students to the future that lies ahead of us. We sincerely appreciate your feedback.
      5.0
      Jun 24, 2013

      Super place to work

      Vice president
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      Pros

      Working at TriNet is a great combination of challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented, continuous learning, good people and fun. The employees are aligned toward a common vision (helping small businesses achieve their visions). There are minimal politics, and people are willing to go out of their way to help colleagues, even if it requires something beyond their core responsibilities. Burton Goldfield, the CEO, is extremely passionate and hard working, and his enthusiasm is infectious. It's nice to work at a company that is committed to community and service. TriNet Cares is a fabulous program. It is not a once a year activity; it is ongoing.

      Cons

      Sometimes the here-and-now work is so consuming that I don't get to spend adequate time of longer-term planning. The good news is that this is due to the rapid expansion and ambitious growth goals, but it would be nice to have more time to focus on longer-term planning.

      5.0
      Jun 24, 2013

      Great work culture

      Director
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      - A good idea can come from anywhere, no silos, no egos, just everyone trying to find the right solution - When well thought out and planned, executive management is willing to take risks - Everyone is cordial, respectful, mindful of each other’s space - Great leadership taking this company to new heights - An established company that feels like a startup in mindset, wanting to innovate, innovate, innovate

      Cons

      - Wish we had more amenities around; like more dining options

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