American Cancer Society Reviews in Austin, TX Area

Pros

Great benefits, areas to explore different titles/opportunities, respected organization, others all care about mission (clear overarching mission) and offer a great deal of support

Cons

Because it's a not for profit, level of pay is low and no bonuses were available in my position (tough to live off the salary)

Advice to Senior Management

I was thankful that they responded to personal needs and were supportive and sympathetic during times of crisis at the call center

Pros

The benefits are good, your co-workers are awesome in that they are also trying to make a positive difference in the lives of people.

Cons

Poor management, pay is extremely low considering the education and qualifications of most employees, and employees are not treated with respect or courtesy. Due to extremely poor management, the Quitline program was shut down and "sold," to another company out-of-state whose version of the our program was "not even close" to the services and time, and continuity that the Quitline provided to people all over the country.

Advice to Senior Management

Spread the wealth of The American Cancer Society to the people who are doing the bulk of the work to help Americans. Hire managers who are qualified and not "yes" people. Cut the pay of the the CEO and top administrators and pay the employees what they deserve!

Pros

There are many opportunities for professional growth and development; the organization is committed to developing strong management. Excellent benefits package and a worthwhile mission.

Cons

Time with senior management can be hard to come by.

Advice to Senior Management

none at this time.

Pros

A great place that cares about its employees as much as it cares about its business functions. I am please with management and with their attitudes during the economic slow down.

Cons

limited opportunities for growth. Some leaders in the organization appear to have only gotten their position based on senority versus ability.

Advice to Senior Management

ACS is a great place to work my only advice would be to apply fair standards when promoting...and not promote based on personality but instead on ability.

Pros

sometimes the organization helps people, but only sometimes. I can pay my bills

Cons

the illusion that the organization is helping people with cancer. no career growth, favoritism highly plays a roll in advancement. Incompetence also helps. Most of the money seems to be wasted on buying Jason's Deli for business meetings. When it comes down to performance reviews, management tends to forget how much you actually do and how little they work. Most leadership have no experience and could barely do the job they are supervising, yet somehow they are promoted. New positions are solely based on the interview and not work performance/experience at ACS. Employees call in all the time, and nothing ever seems to happen.

Advice to Senior Management

Try doing my job for one day, then we will see how easy it is to meet productivity standards