Positive Changes - Web Developer Atlantic BT Employee Review

5.0
May 8, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic company to work for. I've been with ABT for almost 8 years and I have experienced the ups and downs of a company that has grown from a few people all the way up to 60+ employees. Professionally: ABT is a fast-paced environment that provides constant opportunities to learn different platforms, languages, and technologies, as well as advance your skill set. The bar is set high, but that's a great thing. I haven't worked along someone that didn't want to go the extra mile to make something better. Culture: This is the backbone of the company. I've never had a job that felt more like a family. Jon Jordan (CEO) puts a tremendous effort into investing in the employees and is genuinely concerned about their well-being. ABT understands the work-hard/play-hard mentality. Some benefits include: Friday lunches, game room, generous PTO, bikes, work from home, Summer hours, company events. Management: Due to a recent shift in leadership, our management team has never been stronger. They are engaged in the future growth of the company, but don't do so behind closed doors anymore. Our voices are heard and the decisions reflect that.

Cons

ABT hit a rough patch over the last 2 or so years causing a spike in turnover. The focus had shifted away from the culture and well-being of its employees to corporate-like mandates. A recent change in leadership, though, has brought ABT back to its roots and is no longer an issue. Time tracking will always be a negative part of agency life, but the new shift in leadership has also redirected our focus to quality. Time tracking is no longer such a sore point.

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5.0
May 1, 2024
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Pros

They pay reasonably well and allow work from home.

Cons

Not as structured as I am used to, so it is hard to find work to do when it is slow, fortunately, this has not affected my wages.

2.0
Dec 20, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company stands out for its flexibility around employee time-off requests, which is greatly appreciated and contributes positively to work-life balance. Another significant positive is the strong team spirit; colleagues are supportive and consistently collaborate, creating a healthy team environment.

Cons

There are several areas where the company could improve: Intensive Oversight: The most prominent issue is the intense focus on monitoring employee activities, down to tracking each minute of the workday. This level of oversight often feels excessive and can be counterproductive. Rigid Management Approach: The management style leans towards being overly detail-oriented, sometimes focusing on minor aspects that can seem trivial. This approach can lead to a feeling of constant scrutiny. Inconsistent Directions and Processes: The lack of clear and consistent processes leads to frequent changes in directives, contributing to confusion and inefficiency in workflow. Limited Growth Opportunities: The company’s support for professional growth and development is limited. Compensation and Rewards: The current compensation structure, including the approach to wage increases and the absence of bonuses, does not align well with industry standards or the current economic context.

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