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Chicago Switchboard

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Weaken Business with Poor Leadership ! - Sparkstone Electrical Group - Design Engineer Chicago Switchboard Employee Review

1.0
Aug 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I appreciate the camaraderie among my peers, which helps make the workday enjoyable and keeps our focus away from all the challenges created by the management team.

Cons

The main drawbacks of this company, which are causing it to fail, are the unrealistic expectations of the top-level managers and the absence of supportive procedures for employee success. The company lacks a clear vision for the future and fails to communicate its performance on a quarterly basis, indicating that it is headed for failure. Moreover, there is a significant lack of company culture, and employees are struggling with inadequate processes and short lead times, resulting in low-quality products that are driving customers away.

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2.0
Jul 29, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Alot of work, very niche and growing business

Cons

very old school leadership is a hinderance on culture and productivity and over all staff happiness.

1.0
Aug 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- good benefits - nice location with parking available - hard working team and great people: everyone would be very busy but was always willing to help.

Cons

- an insidious “throw each other under the bus” type of culture - unprofessional management - occurrences of executive leadership making fun of and berating employees. - too many chefs in the kitchen, no clear direction from management - the sales manager exclaims his political opinions openly to the staff which is inappropriate in an office setting.

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