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Activant Solutions (California)

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Although I was good at what I did and received good management reviews, I was always worried about losing my job - Anonymous employee Activant Solutions (California) Employee Review

2.0
Aug 23, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Co-workers were some of the best people I have ever worked with. The benefits package and salary were highly competetive. Always had a flexible work schedule with no trouble getting time off.

Cons

Absolutely no formal training! My job was complex and it was virtually impossible for anyone to have the skill set and knowledge to complete the required job tasks. Learning was accomplished by asking my co-workers (and interupting their work) many times over and over through the course of a two year span of time. After two years, I pretty much knew what I was doing but still had to bother my colleages from time to time. Management would only give raises to the elite employees...The chosen ones!!! All other employees (about 80% of the total work force) received no raises for several years. Management never valued the employees. As stated earlier, no training or raises were provided. Also, great employees were either laid off or fired. There was never any recognition for a job well done and I never knew if I was doing a good job or not. There was very little effective communication between management and employees.

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5.0
Mar 16, 2016
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Pros

This was truly the best job I ever had, the management was excellent and I wish I still worked there. I started there in 2006 and quickly became their top telemarketer. But went through a separation and an addiction problem and deserted the position. I have been clean over 8 yrs now and would love another opportunity to contribute to their growth with my marketing and sales skills.

Cons

There were none. From the moment I became an employee there was support at every level from training to management. I truly have nothing bad to say.

2.0
May 14, 2009
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Pros

My division has a very loyal employee group from the sole proprietorship days that work very well together despite the lacking talents of the "new" corporate executive management team. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest customer satisafaction producing an extremely loyal customer base ready and willing to provide prospect referrals. Even with the uncertainity of the next management move which most certainly includes additional RIF potential we still continuing to drive performance both in technology and support arenas.

Cons

Executive management has been unable to produce a focused, market-driven business plan based on the independent division strengths and weaknesses. Given the contraction of the current wholesale industry segment the ability of a company to work with their client base is imperative. This fact seems to be lost on those responsible for making or breaking this company. Seemingly arbitrary hirings increasing the executive salary load while reducing the "working" population with little regard as to the full impact these lost employees might actually have on the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire workgroup has made it difficult to remain.

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