Not what it used to be - Principal Resource Specialist AMS Employee Review

2.0
Apr 5, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some excellent managers in the business and great exposure to blue chip clients. Ability to move to different accounts. Flexible working

Cons

Declining salary increases Declining bonuses Very reactive due to work loads and no time to engage with stakeholders Don't live up to their values Unrealistic targets set by VC owners

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AMS Response
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Thank you for your comments. I would be very interested to discuss your views and experiences in more detail. Please get in touch direct at Ruth.smyth@alexmann.com

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