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Hartley Botanic Reviews

2.2

32% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)
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Tom Barry

16% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Hartley Botanic has an employee rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hartley Botanic employee rating is 36% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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24 reviews
1.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Zip. Nada. Zero. Nothing. Zilch

Cons

Place is like a circus. They expect you to immediately get the results of the person you replaced and when you don’t, fired. Lead time is 9 months or more, but they give you about 1 year. Pay is low and nowhere near market average. Benefits are costly and coverage is subpar at best. The culture is so bad. Pres loves being in the middle of the rumor mill. He has a few long term people who work in the office with him and he will speak poorly of his employees in front of them. Decision making is like getting teeth pulled. Even simple decisions can take weeks or months. The two people who run the show are running the business into the ground. Everything you read on here about them is 100% true. More gossip at this place than any other I worked at. Also, if you’re in sales and you quit for a better job or get fired they will not pay you outstanding commission even though your job duties are complete.

1.0
Jul 2, 2025

Worst place to work EVER!!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nothing at all is pro of working here.

Cons

Extremely Low Pay Across the Board The company offers uncompetitive wages, particularly for skilled labor. Installers are capped at $20/hour regardless of experience or performance, while the company president reportedly earns over $300,000 annually and claims the business cannot afford wage increases. Lack of Background Checks and Unsafe Hiring Practices The company does not conduct proper background checks. As a result, many employees—including those in sensitive or client-facing roles—have felony convictions. This creates serious safety, liability, and reputational concerns. Questionable Paperwork and Compliance Issues There are significant irregularities in how paperwork is handled. Internal processes appear disorganized, and some documentation may be falsified or incomplete. The company would likely fail a formal audit, and regulatory oversight is long overdue. Toxic Leadership The president exhibits erratic behavior, including signs of narcissism and memory lapses that affect decision-making and communication. His leadership style is reactive, inconsistent, and lacking in professionalism. Sexist and Outdated Workplace Culture The president has openly expressed sexist views, including a belief that women should not be allowed to work in the office alone. This creates a hostile and discriminatory work environment. No HR or Accountability Structure There is no functional HR department to address concerns, mediate conflicts, or provide support to staff. Employees have no recourse for issues of discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment. High Turnover and Low Morale Due to poor leadership, low pay, and a toxic culture, turnover is extremely high. Employee morale is consistently low, and burnout is common. No Professional Development or Growth Opportunities The company does not invest in its staff. There is no training, no career pathing, and no recognition of high performers. Mismanagement of Funds and Resources While essential roles go underpaid and under-resourced, executive compensation and personal expenses seem to be prioritized, raising concerns about financial stewardship. Unethical Practices The company engages in practices that skirt ethical and legal lines, putting both employees and clients at risk. This includes mishandled documentation, misrepresentation of employee qualifications, and more.

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