Shady and Toxic - Cybersecurity Analyst Actfore Employee Review

3.0
Feb 8, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Some of the people that I met there were great. Steve was very friendly and good people. -The duties aren't hard.

Cons

- The position title does not match the duties of the position. - Constant pressure to work more (e.g. "If you're only working 40 hours, you're not really working."). There were passive-aggressive comments made by management whenever people would leave after working the time that was required of them. There were also guilt trips made by management like "I missed [insert family event here] because I was here working" and things of that nature. - Work-life balance is non-existent and you're looked down upon by leadership if that's what you're striving for. - There's no lateral or upward movement within the company. If you mention wanting to move from the role you were hired into, you'll get an "in any other job, you would be fired on the spot" lecture. - If you are placed into a "newly created support role," you are given no instructions as to how to perform in this new role. You are left without support or direction from leadership. If you decide to back out (and they have given the "no one will look down on you if you can't handle it and go back to your old role" spiel), you will not be considered for any other positions in the future because you "can't handle the pressure" or "you don't have what it takes." - There's no consistency within leadership in what is communicated to the team. - Training quality is sub-par and it's up to you to "figure it out" or you're thought of as unintelligent. - Employees have been dismissed for baseless fears of gossip and "negative energy" as well as "not having the skills needed for future projects" even though they were Excel certified. - Employees are chastised any time they try to talk to each other, even when it's about work. Then leadership complains that the atmosphere is tense and wonders why it's so quiet. - Your performance doesn't matter as much as the outward appearance of performance. Quantity over quality. - Leadership does not take criticism, even constructive criticism, well. Any critiques made of the process or the supposed "culture" or suggestions for improvement are taken as personal attacks.

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5.0
Mar 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Working at Actfore has been a really positive experience for me. I’ve had the opportunity to grow my skills and contribute ideas, which makes the work feel meaningful. One thing I especially appreciate is the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and the ability to earn more shares through strong performance, which makes the effort feel worthwhile. Since I started, I’ve seen the company grow quite a bit, which makes me feel confident about where things are going. I also appreciate that there are tools that help you see how you’re performing, so you have a clearer understanding of where you stand instead of feeling like you’re guessing. On a smaller note, the snacks, and holiday events are nice touches that make the environment more enjoyable.

Cons

There are times when turnaround expectations can be demanding depending on the project, but if you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, it’s something you can adjust to without issue.

1.0
Mar 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There will be some snacks and drinks. The junior staff are very friendly; after all, people with bad tempers wouldn't tolerate this job

Cons

There's just too much to say. The work environment is incredibly stressful now. Middle and upper management are completely incompetent, just playing on their phones and giving you a fake smile. Even when it comes to necessary feedback, they completely disrespect you, interrupting you without a second thought, because they won't listen to a word you say. They now also monitor your occasional phone use and prohibit you from sitting in the work area during breaks. Daily workload is compared to the average workload, and under this completely unfair comparison mechanism, seniors can choose much easier tasks than juniors (yes, there's no difference in the work of a Data Analytics specialist), meaning juniors have to bear more pressure and handle more difficult tasks, creating a vicious cycle. If anyone is still interested, I could go on and on. This is a massive, live spectacle of an uncompetitive company exploiting every unemployed person in today's terrible job market.

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