Achievers Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Achievers as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Great culture. As an intern, they gave me the opportunity to prove myself in some relatively high profile opportunities.

Cons – Like all web dev, lots of bug fixes. But so is the life of an intern

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Achievers full-time for less than a year

Pros – Relaxed atmosphere, smart intelligent people, highly successful in their industry and innovative company looking at how the world works and functions and what the next generation of employees want and need to be successful

Cons – They continue to loose their great employees because there is no career path or goals for them to benchmark themselves against; therefore they need to address this immediately or they will continue to loose more top notch employees. In order to be more successful more process needs to be put in place in order to ensure our clients understand what is going on and how we are changing as a business. Clear vision needs to be put in place and clearly articulated out to employees so they see the future path for this growing company.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen to your employees and understand what they are requesting to make them more successful in their position. In the end, with being more open to suggestions and helping carve out a career path for specific individuals, Management will be successful also. Plus you need to start charging for your implementation services, you are loosing money on this transaction and you are no longer a 1 year old company it has been 10 years and you are an industry leader; therefore get a move on changing the costing model.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Achievers

Pros – Free food and casual dress are nice, as are the perks along the way.

Cons – This is the place where all standard modes of operation you've previously experienced mean nothing. If you've passed the screening and intense interview cycles and they make you an offer, think long and hard before accepting.

If your intent is to work hard at playing politics, then accept the offer.

However, if your intent is to work hard and focus on output instead of playing 'the game', then take a pass.

Advice to Senior Management – Clear out the self-serving 'leaders' and practice what you preach.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Achievers full-time for more than a year

Pros – There are benefits at this place like laptops for everyone, great work spaces/offices, a great dress code, food and drinks supplied, a drinks celebration every Friday and other things that are perks indeed but these are superficial and hide the huge cons below sadly.

Cons – To be honest the list of cons is insanely long. The biggest con which sums it all up is that working at this company is nothing like what appearances make it to be. Management says they are transparent but they are not forthcoming with much information - most times they tell people when they are forced due to rumors, issues or no other choice. Management presents themselves like they have a strategy and plan for growing and focusing the company - but reality is that it changes so frequently, randomly and without true research and strategic thinking (makes it impossible to keep your role focused in the right direction). The company claims to be inclusive and accepting diversity but unless you are in a clique, drink the koolaid you will be an outsider and anyone not in a favourites circle, good luck being properly recognized or rewarded, regardless of performance. Lastly, they claim they put everything on the table and speak honestly with everyone - nothing could be further from the truth - most discussions with management or senior leadership are lies right to your face. Lastly in terms of execution, whether operations, marketing, strategy, or product development, they claim to have hired people with experience and great qualifications (A Players) when in reality none of these people in such high regard have actually worked for decent sized companies and actually know what they are doing - they fly by the seat of the pants - and as a result the company is managed by people in way over their heads. As a result, while the company concept is great, it falls apart in every aspect of execution from strategy, operations, development, client relations and overall management. Oh and most of the hiring is done based on culture fit - yes that is important to get along - but it usually WAY overshadows a persons qualifications so many people are hired as long as they have minimal qualifications as long as the hiring people think they could be FRIENDS with them - seriously!

Advice to Senior Management – Management need to take a huge step back and do some self reflection on every aspect of the business and ask themselves why so many employees are constantly leaving, even ones who have worked in startups, people with great qualifications and experience. Take a read and think about the points above because many people seem to be saying the same thing.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Achievers full-time for more than a year

Pros – Well you get free lunch, a laptop, free breakfast but as mentioned in other reviews the lunch is awful and breakfast is sometimes well past its expiry.

Cons – No direction at team level
Your position is dependent on amount of cash in the bank for this startup
People here watch and surf internet in the name of work
No incentives except for the stock options which you dont know if its going to materialise
Waste of time in company wide meetings which most people dont seem to be interested in

Advice to Senior Management – Needs to quickly realise that people make the company and not vice versa.
There needs to be some sort of performance review
Stop worrying about competitors and concentrate on what you make - which will make the company go forward

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Achievers full-time for more than a year

Pros – Everyone here is incredibly talented at what they do. It's refreshing to work with incredibly talented individuals in a fast-paced company. Everyone has the same goal in mind and all work hard together to achieve it.

Even though the company is growing at such a fast pace, everyone still knows everyone else and it keeps coming to work enjoyable.

Having access to the stock options is amazing. We can see our company keep improving and succeeding in our space and know that we will all be rewarded even more down the road for our continued success.

Cons – With a fast-paced environment, comes lots of changes and extremely hard work. New deals means lots of new changes to the software and it's implementations. Not really a con, more a fact of business but it keeps us busy that's for sure.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Achievers full-time for more than a year

Pros – - They hire a diverse set of people (experience-wise)
- Employees work really hard which I respect
- Free breakfast, interesting events
- Flexible work hours

Cons – - Before working there, if you've ever had any kind of social circle, you will find it bizarre how farternity-like it is
- They say they want real feedback from employees, but they actually heavily encourage puppetry
- Management has no idea what they're doing in terms of practicing what they preach
- Unashamed of the fact that there are 'favourite' employees - and those employees are the ones who are willing to suck up
- Inhibits the unique and soulful attributes out of employees

Advice to Senior Management – Management needs to stop patting themselves on the back and realize that this company is not all that matters in the world. There is very high turnover for a reason.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Achievers full-time for more than a year

Pros – lots of benefits - free lunch, gift cards and a flexible workplace, 4 weeks of holidays

Cons – Basic pay doesnt match the standards for the position

Advice to Senior Management – Management needs to standardise pay's as per industry standards

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Achievers

Pros – Achievers has provided me with endless growth opportunity, chances to be involved in areas of businss that I never would have thought I could be at the level in my career. They truly value my opinion and I feel like I add value to the business and its culture on a daily basis. It has a really grea fun loving and driven approach to business and it is incredibly motivating to work along side of some of teh most brilliant people in the GTA.

Cons – All companies have frustrating moments. I think its fair to say that the entrepreneural businesses are not for everyone. The amount of autonomy, change and rapid growth is 90% of what I love, but can also be the 10% of my frustrations as it is hard to flex 100% all the time.

Advice to Senior Management – The business is brilliant!!! You have a very talented workforce who are completely dedicated and passionate about the business. My only advice would but that as you grow, do not loose sight of those dedicated people. They are the busy worker bees willing to do anything. I would also suggestion to ensure that all those amazing traditions, group get togethers and such continue to occur as we grow. Its a great feeling to know that you are truly freinds with yoru colleagues!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Achievers

Pros – It's an amazing feeling to not have to drag yourself each morning to work because Achievers has built a CULTure fill with great people.

Cons – Achievers is a really fast growing company with many project happening which leads to overtime. It would be great if we get over time pays but they compensate with trips, celebrations, ipads during mini retreat.

Advice to Senior Management – i would love if they can hire someone more senior in our field to mentor us, it's hard to grow.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend