Pros
I spent eight months at Garth Solutions as an Account Manager, and while there were a few redeeming qualities, I can't, in good conscience, overlook the glaring issues in management and company culture. Pros: - Reasonable work hours, which offered a good work-life balance. - The PTO plan is quite generous with its unlimited offer. - A commendable range of snacks available in the office.
Cons
- A significant lack of proper training for new hires. Clear expectations were seldom set. - The company culture does not promote growth or encouragement. The atmosphere can be stifling at times. - Management seems primarily focused on the welfare of the directors, often sidelining the needs and concerns of other employees. - Disturbing tendencies to resort to "financial penalties" for employees, often based on subjective judgments. - Disturbing treatment of certain employees. One of my colleagues, known for her commitment and dedication, faced undue punitive measures that ranged from unjust departmental shifts to denial of urgently needed PTO. - Resource allocation often felt misplaced. The company wouldn’t sponsor learning tools like LinkedIn Learning for staff, but directors were granted non-essential items upon request. - The HR function seems ill-equipped. The current HR representative, originally an accountant, lacks the necessary people skills and HR expertise to manage and address employee concerns effectively.