Beware - All the negative reviews are accurate - Project Manager GemFind Employee Review

1.0
Feb 10, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

-Friday lunches -You'll bond with other employees like brothers/sisters in arms due to the stressful environment

Cons

-Issues with clients and projects on a daily basis which become a swirl that never ends -Projects are constantly delayed and behind due to mismanagement of priorities and lack of accountability from both within the company and with outside contractors. -The buck gets passed around a very small company, those who can't leave the company stay on and those who can move on do so as quickly as possible. Turnover rate of new hires are very high. -Cutting corners are the name of the game at Gemfind, contracts are highly inflated with work sourced out to the lowest bidder. -Incompetent and narcissistic leadership who seems to mean well but that facade will quickly fade. The owner is selfish to a fault and has no qualms with going back on his word with both clients and employees. -Very low pay compared to industry average, employees are costs not assets. -Morale is extremely low due to a revolving door of employees and a swirl of projects that never end. New projects come in constantly so the money doesn't dry up and the workload is never manageable. -One thing gets fixed and two breaks. -Too many to list, stay away.

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GemFind Response
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Unfortunately, some employee's resume do not reflect their expertise and experience and are misleading and when you find out after a few months they are not up to par with their tasks, you have to let them go and obviously they get bitter. This was one of the contractors that obviously is holding a grudge because we had to let him go after a couple of months for not delivering the results. We wish he would work on his skills instead of writing these defamation comments here. Regardless, we wish him well.

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5.0
Nov 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

GemFind has a great product. I truly believe that they offer a much better solution than the competition. Owner and VP are great people to work with, and care about the team.

Cons

The market was tough due to factors that impacted the industry as a whole. However, I could already see it bouncing back by the time I left. I have no doubt that GemFind will continue to innovate as the market changes.

1.0
Jun 27, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Like being spied on all day? Opportunity to work in the dynamic jewelry industry, gaining specialized knowledge. Working here will burn you out. They promise allot and deliver little. The manager owner will sell you the world , all the while being vindictive, rude, and disconnected with the industry. Pro's would be working on old systems that break all the time. It'll teach you to deal wit angry clients and a management team that points fingers, as they have no skill set.

Cons

Just read the reviews negative, as they are the real reviews Being spied on constantly by owner . I figure he can't trust anyone, as his promised should not be trusted., 1 # is the lack of accountability from the top down. Working at Gemfind comes with significant challenges, particularly due to poor management from the top down. The lack of clear communication and direction from senior leaders often results in confusion and frustration among employees. Promises made by management are frequently broken, leading to distrust and low morale. Additionally, there is a lack of accountability and support, which hinders professional growth and project success. These issues create a toxic work environment, making it difficult for employees to thrive and achieve their potential. They'll tell you what to do, how to do it, when to do it, you have zero independence. Yet the owner is a tax cheat, and will treat you as an employee but your paid as a private contractor.

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