Global Crossing Reviews

Pros

It is a company that is aggressively seeking to be competitive in a very competitive market
Creativity of solutions, ability to grow market share in wireline versus the "big boys" AT&T, VZ, Centrylink

Cons

Due to the amount of aquisitions in the last 6 years, there are some internal integration limitations that can be challenging.

Advice to Senior Management

Continue to seek resolution of the integration limitations.
Continue to weed out the "ol boy" network to get fresh perspectives in business operations

Pros

Great people and lots of Opportunity. The time there has afforded a significant amount of learning opportunities. Overall a great experience.

Cons

No real growth for careers. The growth was limited to a select group of people. This seemed to be primarily driven by the lack of resources.

Advice to Senior Management

The management team should continue to focus on growing the careers of the individuals before all the talent is lost to competitors.

Pros

Pay is very good compared to other companies and the benefits are very good. Extremely focues on customer service and exceeding customer expectations.

Cons

Very thin organization which requires multiple hats to be worn. Limited amount of on-net facilities and extremely limited capex budget to build for large opportunities.

Pros

Top of the art technology

Cons

Too much change in the company

Advice to Senior Management

Give more importance to local management

Pros

Good benefits. 401k match. Bonus, even when targets are not met. Engaged Senior leadership team, accessible and very visible.

Cons

Vision and company goals do not translate down to departments. No real way to determine how daily work really determines if you are helping the company reach quarterly metrics. Direct report managers and directors have no clue of vision and direction of department work and more engaged in politics.

Advice to Senior Management

Direct management needs to have more vision.

Pros

benefits, use of new leading technology

Cons

slow moving, employees do not undergo new technology training

Advice to Senior Management

too much rhetoric and more action is needed

Pros

People is friendly and treat you like a global family. Upper management is accessible and listen to employees. Benefits are ok. Work-life balance is doable.

Cons

I am concerned with the uncertanties that will come with the merger. But I'm sure it will be for the best.

Pros

It have the potential to become something much better and great. Smart pleople.

Cons

Getting a promotion could be more than difficult.

Pros

A pleasant and friendly place to work, wages and benefits are satisfactory, good access to management and board for all employees. Clear information to employees and a good policy regarding the workload and environment free of harassment.

Cons

Hierarchical system very complex, numerous directors and vice presidencies, which hinders the progress of work, causing several duplicate processes and rework, in addition to hindering the flow of communication within the company.

Advice to Senior Management

It's time to rethink the hierarchical division, define and automate processes to improve business productivity!

Pros

The good working atmosphere, the camaraderie and freedom of expression are fantastic

Cons

The INDEC not reflect the true cost of living, it affects salarys.

Advice to Senior Management

Leadership aware of all the management is excellent, maybe they should pay more attention to the location of profesioneales in many non-managerial and administrative technique