Poorly trained managers create toxic environments - Manager TriNet Employee Review

2.0
May 31, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

-401K match vests immediately. -Some nice employee events. -Many great colleagues. -Promising new hires in senior positions

Cons

Where to start... - If you aren't sure if your potential boss is someone you'd like to work for, no matter what the offer is, walk away. It's not worth it. Who you report to has way to much power to make or break your time at TrNet. A number of managers, directors and VPs don't know how to manage people to an extent that it's hard to believe they were trained at all. They do not support their teams, there is heavy favoritism that is not based on performance and one in particular who is rude to his employees and can often be heard swearing and yelling inappropriate things on the phone. It seems that the longer you've been at the company, the more you can get away with. -CEO Directs do not communicate well with the company as a whole. -There is high turnover so some projects and processes lag or change so much that they no longer make sense. -The culture in the larger offices is generally positive but I've heard that the smaller offices can be unpleasant. -You will get emails almost every day saying that some part of the platform is down or underperforming. Knowing that made me uncomfortable in sales.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work so far

Cons

Great place to work just to many trainings and internal calls

2.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great colleagues and previously great benefits and remote opportunities. I learned a lot in my role and was able to contribute to the development of my team's processes. A lot of training options including certificate tracks, wellness sessions and financial learning.

Cons

Frequent recurring layoffs, which results in a lot of insecurity and suspicion. Leadership decided to invest in new centers in Atlanta and India, reducing remote options and US-based roles, and offsite gatherings for several hundred employees right before a large, company-wide layoff. Very little opportunity for advancement or promotion.

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