Onward and Upward - Staffing Professional firstPRO Employee Review

4.0
Jun 5, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Autonomy - Organization gives you the tools and whatever is necessary to be successful, and does it without the needless micro-management so common in the industry. 2. Opportunity - Organization is open-minded enough to consider alternative and clever strategies to build and sustain business. They value opinion and listen to suggestions. 3. Compensation - No concerns here. Company is generous when it comes to total compensation and bonus opportunities and in kind, offers fair benefits, coupled with some pretty unique perks (wonderful NEW office space downtown in PHL, snacks, other intangibles, etc.)

Cons

1. Direction - There are times where the direction/directives vary like the wind, but that's not necessarily a CON per se, but instead at times, can be distracting. Map out a course, a strategy and follow it. Give it time to develop. 2. Culture - BUT getting much better. Company committed to getting the right professionals in the seats to build a culture based upon trust and respect for all. 3. Inner-Team Collaboration - The biggest opportunity for improvement may lie here. No real marketing strategy between how contract and direct, and/or IT and Accounting team function. Management by activity/committee seems to be the path now, but to grow the business, more eyes and ears going together into customers increases the potential for firstPRO to grow new business. Better oversight and expectation setting here would be a wise start.

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1.0
Jan 17, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Small Company environment. Good office location.

Cons

1. Management Relationships: It has come to my attention that there is a personal relationship between the owner and a lower-level employee, which raises potential concerns regarding professionalism and workplace dynamics, particularly given the significant age difference. This situation may inadvertently create perceptions of favoritism within the team. 2. Leadership Competence: There appears to be a lack of direction and understanding among upper management regarding effective operational practices. This has led to a workplace environment that can feel disorganized and unstructured. 3. Work Environment: The overall atmosphere may be likened to a "small-town" mentality, where casual interactions often overshadow professional standards. While a friendly environment can be beneficial, it may sometimes result in a lack of accountability and seriousness in business operations. 4. Training and Development: There seems to be a significant deficit in training for employees, particularly in areas such as sales techniques and recruitment processes. Current management practices do not seem to prioritize employee development, with an emphasis placed on external events instead of investing in the workforce's skills and resources. 5. Performance and Advancement: It appears that employees may feel compelled to engage in excessive flattery to secure their positions, which can undermine a culture of meritocracy and professional growth.

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