Globalstar Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Globalstar

Pros – They provide good overall benefits, you get to learn new things, sometimes you need to work on different projects simultaneously, get to interact with some great-minded people who wrote patents, launched satellites from Soyuz

Cons – They often prioritize contractors over employees in some teams, most of the times you are not even involved in the meetings that is related to your project: you need to proactively ask what are all the changes to come for the new release, or you will come to know it by a third person, not the manager. They sometimes promise to make you work on some interesting and new projects, but it never happens in the end.

Advice to Senior Management – you should pay more attention to your employees, a mere appraisal is enough sometimes.

Current Employee – been working at Globalstar

Pros – Hard working, talented, dedicated and committed technical staff in the Milpitas facility that are the core of the business's success.

Cons – The company has financial struggles to meet the cost of relaunching its core duplex business, and does not have a vision.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Globalstar

Pros – High Energy
Great things to work on
Real products

Cons – Company does not have a firm focus
Declining market share
Lack of reward for key contributors/risk-takers

Advice to Senior Management – Rewarding your experts is important. Otherwise they leave. Many experts get multiple offers even in a bad economy.

Current Employee – been working at Globalstar

Pros – GSAT is currently working on launching next-generation satellites and introducing new consumer products. The company seems to be well-positioned to launch the satellites and the new products should be successful. By joining Globalstar, you will be involved in helping create a strong company. You will be given more responsibility and have a greater impact than you could in a similar position in a larger, more stable company.

Cons – The ultimate outcome should be a strong, stable company, but at this point the company is still in transition and did have to complete a few RIFs. Several employees have responsibility far above their title and grade and have not been given the corresponding promotions/pay increases.

Advice to Senior Management – Focus on employee recognition, career path development and morale. Also, salary and promotions are key to having happy employees.

Current Employee – been working at Globalstar full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Members of staff are committed and helpful. Depending on the area one is involved
in one can get a great overview of the business and it is quite hands on.

Cons – Can be long hours and strict deadlines and alot of juggling. This can very from office to office but there are more problems to solve than there should be hence the long hours.

Advice to Senior Management – Have more integrated IT platform.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Globalstar

Pros – Unique opportunity to re-invite the company
Great people; great department; Awesome boss.
Ability to express your thoughts and to give your suggestions on how to improve the company and processes.

Cons – Lack of recognition for the people who are going above and beyond.
Disconnect between the decision makers and the employees.
Uncertainty in what is going on with the company

Advice to Senior Management – Recognize the employees who are going above and beyond. Those who take on whatever you ask of them. These should be the people who are getting increases and recognition, not the ones who complain. The decision makers need to talk with the employees and learn what they are concerned about and what they want out of the company. Find out what they like about the company, etc.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend