Merit Based Company - Director of Business Development firstPRO Employee Review

5.0
May 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Internal Employees: Work hard and you will be rewarded very well and your colleagues will respect you. Latitude to run your business the way you want. Owner is always investing in his people and back into the business. We experience very low internal turnover. Once you are established, as long as you are hitting your numbers, you can basically make your own schedule. We have all of the resources we need to be successful. If we ask ownership for something and make a good business case for it, we are rarely told no. Candidates we work with: We take the time to get to know you and understand your career goals. We have strong relationships with the customers we work with and understand what they look for on a skill set level as well as personality fit. When we send you to a company, we are sending you along with 1-2 other people rather than 10 others. We are often told that we take more time to get to know you and understand what you are looking for in your career than other staffing companies. We also pay weekly.

Cons

Like any fast growing company, there are growing pains from time to time. 401K match is very low, but the other employee benefits are very competitive. Recently had to use my health and dental insurance and was happy with what was covered. Insurance can be high for full families (like most other places). The commission structure more than makes up for the low(ish) 401K and relatively high cost of full family benefits. Two weeks vacation to start. When I interviewed that was not negotiable.

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1.0
Jan 17, 2025
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Pros

Small Company environment. Good office location.

Cons

1. Management Relationships: It has come to my attention that there is a personal relationship between the owner and a lower-level employee, which raises potential concerns regarding professionalism and workplace dynamics, particularly given the significant age difference. This situation may inadvertently create perceptions of favoritism within the team. 2. Leadership Competence: There appears to be a lack of direction and understanding among upper management regarding effective operational practices. This has led to a workplace environment that can feel disorganized and unstructured. 3. Work Environment: The overall atmosphere may be likened to a "small-town" mentality, where casual interactions often overshadow professional standards. While a friendly environment can be beneficial, it may sometimes result in a lack of accountability and seriousness in business operations. 4. Training and Development: There seems to be a significant deficit in training for employees, particularly in areas such as sales techniques and recruitment processes. Current management practices do not seem to prioritize employee development, with an emphasis placed on external events instead of investing in the workforce's skills and resources. 5. Performance and Advancement: It appears that employees may feel compelled to engage in excessive flattery to secure their positions, which can undermine a culture of meritocracy and professional growth.

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