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Intertek Alchemy Reviews

3.2

47% would recommend to a friend

(95 total reviews)

Jeff Eastman

66% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Intertek Alchemy has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 95 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Intertek Alchemy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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95 reviews
2.0
Nov 9, 2017

Wouldn't recommend

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Paid very well for an entry level salary Free drinks and snacks, once a week catered lunch

Cons

Lots of late nights, even if it wasn't that busy - people will give you a hard time if you leave before 6:30, even though working from home is not really an option Lots of sexist behaviour from management level - I was one of very few women, expected to do tasks of an administrative assistant that my male colleagues did not have to, not to mention the amount of sexist comments made towards me from several managers

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Intertek Alchemy Response
8y
Thank you for the feedback. We are always looking to improve the experience for our team. Your feedback is concerning to me and I would be grateful for the chance to speak with you regarding your concerns. We in no way tolerate this type of behavior in the workplace. We strive to provide an inclusive environment and live by our core values. I take these concerns very seriously and would like the opportunity to address. At Alchemy, we are striving to create the best possible experience for our clients and Alchemists through an open and honest environment. Thanks again for this feedback, please feel free to reach out to me directly at wes.burke@alchemysystems.com. Wes VP, People & Culture
1.0
Feb 20, 2017

Beware

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Still a few good people there although I'm not sure why they haven't left yet. Must be the snacks they talk about in their recruiting efforts.

Cons

Firstly, senior management is seriously confused about what their priorities are. Alchemy made a few acquisitions and has done a poor job both integrating the organizations and figuring out what the new story is. Each executive seems to have their own version of the story and it's hurting the entire team. Secondly, you have the main platform that was built last century. Build something new and put the old platform out to pasture. Thirdly, the sales team seems like they're having a fire-sale every quarter. It devalues the product when you're constantly offering discounts in order to close ANY deal. I feel bad for the sales team that hasn't made their number in years. And let's not forget the challenge for the account teams that have to renew these low margin deals. Good luck trying to bring the margin up. Fourthly, there's no opportunity to grow. The good 'ol boys won't allow it. Also, don't try and be a disruptor. You'll be signing your pink slip. If you want to stay employed, keep you head down and be a good sheep.

1.0
Jul 2, 2018

Prepare to live and breath your job 24/7

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Most of the people are friendly.

Cons

It is a culture of if you don't stay late, you're looked at in negative light. Work/life balance doesn't exist although they may say it does. Boys club.

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Intertek Alchemy Response
7y
Thank you for the feedback. We are always looking to improve the experience for our team. Your feedback is concerning to me as we try to create an environment that allows for a healthy work/life balance for our employees. I would be grateful for the chance to speak with you regarding your concerns to learn more about your perspective. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at wes.burke@alchemysystems.com. Wes Burke VP, People & Culture
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