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A Cautionary Tale of Mismanagement and Missed Opportunities - Marketing Specialist Turnkey Merchandise Programs Employee Review

1.0
Nov 10, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Initially, the team was dynamic and talented, offering a collaborative and vibrant work environment. Brought in many young, ambitious professionals, who brought fresh energy and new ideas to the table. There was a period of immense potential and opportunity for growth and innovation within the agency. Offered a unique opportunity to collaborate with a highly diverse team. I had the privilege of working alongside some great individuals from various backgrounds.

Cons

The company suffered from high turnover, with over 20+ employees leaving within my 1.5-year tenure, more than I witnessed in three years in a warehouse environment. Key managerial positions were vacated and not effectively replaced, leading to a loss of direction and client retention issues. Decisions made by upper management and the parent company showed a lack of understanding of the challenges faced, exacerbating existing problems. Unrealistic expectations and goals set by management slowly eroded the initially strong team spirit and cohesion. Employee dedication was not acknowledged or rewarded appropriately, as seen in the timing of layoffs The practice of hiring young professionals with the promise of career advancement, only to let them go shortly after, was both unethical and damaging to the team's morale and the company’ reputation.

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5.0
Mar 22, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly environment, great career oportunities.

Cons

Depending on the position you want to advance into, it could be difficult.

1.0
Jul 2, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You'll be pushed to your limit daily - you'll learn a lot in a very short amount of time.

Cons

Too many to list. The office attitude flips from "warm and social" to "bone-chilling" with little to no warning, and you'll be reminded constantly that you are meaningless and unimportant in the grand scheme of the office, done in subtle ways that will leave you doubting everything you think you know. The toxic attitudes and behaviors found throughout the office filter down from an even more hostile parent company, so the blame can't be entirely shouldered by the agency. More needs to be done to insulate and protect the staff from destructive ideas and practices on the outside - agency work is hard and stressful enough without having to worry if your head is next on the chopping block. Communication from the top rungs of the office downward barely exists, which creates a breeding ground for panic, confusion, and chaos. Pair that with priorities that change on a whim, an unrealistic workload and complete lack of adequate training and it's no wonder that staff turnover is so high. In an office as small as this, losing one person per month should be cause for alarm. Everyone is looking for their exit, but is forced to hang on for dear life until their number is called. The staff clings to each other for sheer survival, and it's not out of the ordinary to see one or more employees sobbing quietly at their desk.

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Turnkey Merchandise Programs Response
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Sorry you had a bad experience here. We strive to not make that the case. We will be open and honest about some mistakes were made yes. However, we have made a ton of changes to the company over the past two years and have flipped our leadership so this should no longer be an issue for anyone. It is still a work in progress and we will never be perfect but we are committed to our people and constantly getting better and improving our culture.
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