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Jon Shanahan
Current Employee – been working at Businessolver full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – The culture and access to executives is amazing! I cannot believe how much I have grown professionally and personally. Not only are you surrounded by the best in the industry that want to drive change and innovation, but you have direct access to them! Coming from a big company I know what it's like to feel stifled and coming to Businessolver was a complete 180. Very happy to be part of such an exciting and innovative company during an exciting time in Benefits Administration!
Cons – Constant growth and change - I actually feel this is a a pro, but for those that aren't ready to jump into a fast paced company that will challenge you to be better every day, Businessolver might not be the best place for you.
Advice to Senior Management – Don't change anything! You drive such great innovation and challenge everyone in the market to be better.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-27 15:33 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Businessolver full-time for more than a year
Pros – Supportive, high energy cuture that promotes creativity, innovation and opportunity. Fantastic people that are more like a family than co-workers.
Cons – High energy sometimes means it can get really noisy. Some of the conference rooms aren't big enough to support our growth (good problem to have)!
Advice to Senior Management – It's great to hear the vision from senior leadership - more of it!
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-27 15:55 PDT
Former Employee – worked at Businessolver full-time for more than a year
Pros – Company is well positioned to handle continued growth and changing landscape of employee benefits. Company is committed to high quality work and challenges you to be your best everyday. Senior managment leads by example and is 100% committed to the employees and clients of Businessolver. A lot of new and exciting career opportunities for those who are looking to expand their skill set. Sales opportunity is fantastic. Uncapped commission plan and in a rapidly growing industry. Intimate sales force with a commitment to ongoing training and development.
Cons – Not looking to sell to every client in the market. There is a select client-criteria that Businessolver focuses on and they don't deviate. Name recognition. Highly accountable to drive results.
Advice to Senior Management – Keep leading by example. Train, train, and keep training the employees so they can be their best. Never let great people walk out the door.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-27 15:44 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Businessolver full-time for less than a year
Pros – Very well organized. The food was nice, but then felt like I was taking advantage after a while.
Cons – It seemed like everyone there was a bible toting freak! And if you were not a "super" star of your prior industry, then good luck. The minute they get you in there, you are trained on their doctrine. Very strange. A real bunch of weirdos parading around as the popular crowd. Not sure how I got in in the first place (I am sure they are scratching their heads at that one).
Advice to Senior Management – Don't hire people you are not sure of succeeding.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
2013-04-05 12:33 PDT
Former Employee – worked at Businessolver full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – The company has a lot of perks working for their ever changing fast growing company. There is business security in the form of hard work and dedication.
Cons – The company takes all career decisions personal and will not look at you once you leave the company as a possible rehire. They wear their emotions on their sleaves and won't give you a second chance.
Advice to Senior Management – Understand that people who want to continue to grow their resumes may leave the company, people who want a different position, may leave the company. Don't hide the fact that its a great idea for some individuals to return who left on a good basis. Be the company that everyone wants to come back to....not, be happy they left.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-16 06:42 PDT
1 person found this helpful
Current Employee – been working at Businessolver full-time for less than a year
Pros – Amazing place to work for! They treat their employees like people and respect every one of them. Their motto is quality over quantity. From call center employees to managers, everyone is treated with the respect they deserve and it makes you WANT to work harder just to stay there. The perks of the job are better than any others I've ever had as well. Catering, fully stocked kitchen, free soda, free coffee, free fruit and cereal and granola bars and chips... BEST. COMPANY. EVER.
Cons – Not really too many down sides. They need more employees so not quite so much work is on each person and things could get done a little more quickly. They're currently working on that though!
Advice to Senior Management – Keep doing what you're doing!!!
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-02-12 19:23 PST
1 person found this helpful
Former Employee – worked at Businessolver full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Manufactured culture to mask reality is very humorous
Cons – Change sales comp plans during the year to cut commission, don't pay commissions and product/service availability issues during open enrollment....product is not scaling to support growth.
Advice to Senior Management – stop the bs with clients and employees - very fake place
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-01-09 14:51 PST
1 person found this helpful
Current Employee – been working at Businessolver full-time for more than a year
Pros – The company culture fosters personal growth and enables an exciting atmosphere. Plenty of unreal perks to reward extremely hard work. Fun people, my team are truly my extended family.
Cons – Hard to balance expected chaos with lack of structure. The "400 mile an hour train" that is a job at Businessolver isn't the right fit for many. If brought on, you are chosen in part for personality and talent but also for recognized work ethic. If not managed properly, a work/life balance can quickly become impossible.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-09-13 17:47 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Businessolver full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Senior management is not only approachable, but knows everyone on a first name basis including our President and CEO.
Great people. It's like a 2nd family.
Great technology. The most brilliant IT staff I have worked with.
Cons – Lack of shared unity.
Can be a bit crazy if you allow yourself to be caught up in the fast paced nature of the industry.
Advice to Senior Management – Continue to encourage your employees to be empowered to make tough decisions.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-06-09 13:12 PDT
1 person found this helpful
Former Employee – worked at Businessolver full-time
Pros – Nice technology, solid customer support. Ultimately will do the right thing for their clients. Nice place to work for young people. Hands-on management. Defined culture.
Cons – Hands-on management can be controlling and restricting - limits growth. Culture and very structured environment can be suffocating to more experienced employees who may have a broader perspective than the leadership team.
Advice to Senior Management – Trust, enable and incent employees accordingly.
2012-08-07 11:38 PDT
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