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America First Credit Union

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Really depends on your manager - Escalations Specialist America First Credit Union Employee Review

4.0
Jun 11, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

AFCU was an exceptional launchpad for me. I had minimal professional skills when I started with the company in 2018. A few year with them changed that, while also providing me with an incredible amount of financial knowledge to keep for the rest of my life. As an employee in the Contact Center Division, the pay structure was competitive and raises were very frequent (my hourly rate grew by over $8 an hour in three years). While not every supervisor I had was memorable, I had a handful of caring, motivating, and influential leaders who saw me through hard spots and were skilled in breaking down complicated issues and leading with character.

Cons

Ultimately, the reason I left had to do with management in the Escalations department. Management in that department showcased a remarkable lack of insight that ultimately made me feel like I was a target for unfounded complaints about my performance that could not be measured. This led to a "quit or be demoted" ultimatum that I could not accept as I no longer felt like my management cared what was best for me. The credit union has also, and fairly so, annoyed and upset many of its members with unwise moves and handling of the company since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, consistently understaffing the department and being generally apathetic about the unsustainable workload on the contact centers. The membership is well over 1.2 million, yet management believes that the online chat can be handled by 10 or less people at a time who are simultaneously speaking with up to 4 members. The hold times for a phone representative have been consistently around 1-2 hours for the last two years with no sign that anything will change.

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America First Credit Union Response
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We appreciate the detailed review! Because we believe that respect and understanding are vital to a healthy workplace, we do all we can to ensure a positive work environment for every employee. To facilitate that type of environment, we encourage open communication between employees, their coworkers, and managers. We'll pass your advice to the appropriate department. Thanks again!

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