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    K. Hovnanian Homes Reviews

    Updated August 3, 2018
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    Ara K. Hovnanian
    86 Ratings

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    • "Very archaic practices and upper management styles" (in 14 reviews)

    • "Very Cyclical Work/Life Balance" (in 4 reviews)

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    1. "K. Hov Review"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Land Acquisitions in Cleveland, OH
      Current Employee - Land Acquisitions in Cleveland, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Proven leadership and management, effective training and systems, and a culture of integrity.

      Cons

      I haven't experienced any downside to working with the company that I can share.

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what you're doing. It's obvious that management has its priorities in order which is further demonstrated by the company's success and its productive and happy employees.

    2. "Sales Consultant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time

      Pros

      Potential income, selling well in Houston

      Cons

      Slow production because of the high turnover in construction managers.

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    3. "Architectural Graphic Design"

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      Former Employee - Architectural Graphic Designer in Red Bank, NJ
      Former Employee - Architectural Graphic Designer in Red Bank, NJ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Stable, benefits, paid time off, 2 weeks off after 5 years.

      Cons

      Disruptive people in the office; lower management is petty, abusive and don't listen to the people who actually do the work. A hand full of people in particular in the office are gossips and inappropriate. It's a high school setting, unprofessional and it gets old quick. In my situation my manager smothered the flames and his entire team left over the course of a couple months and made promises he couldn't keep. He's gone now, but drove a lot of good people away before that happened.

      Advice to Management

      Listen to your workers and support them not push blame.

    4. "Sales Reprentative"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Chicago, IL
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good company to work for. Great marketing. Quality Homes. Equal opportunity to woman and men.

      Cons

      Must be willing to work nights and all weekends

    5. "Unethical company with poor communication"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sacramento, CA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sacramento, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time

      Pros

      They are trying to fix the areas that are broken. They just do not know how.

      Cons

      No matter how many closings you have, it's never enough.

      Advice to Management

      When you have 75% of your employees rate you as unethical on an anonymous, division survey, you need to stop throwing band-aids at your problems.

    6. "Rude, uncommunicative managers. On your own"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time

      Pros

      Growing in size, and possibility for growth but depends whom you work with and what projects.

      Cons

      You're basically thrown to the wolves

    7. "What was once great.. turned to garbage"

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      Former Employee - Manager
      Former Employee - Manager
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Forming good relationships with co-workers were a mainstay to keeping your sanity.

      Cons

      If you enjoy a demanding position, this is a great place to grow. If you enjoy work/life balance, forget about it. Expectations on managers and above is 24/7, even when you have lost a loved one. This is not a joke, it is a sad commentary on the company environment. And anyone who has studies leadership knows, the company atmosphere is set from the top. Aside from that, take a look at the stock values for the last 5 years and compare to other national builders. Take a look at their financials, and the MASSIVE amounts of debt before you decide on a career path that leads to these doors.

      Advice to Management

      LISTEN to your long-term employees when they tell you that your top division leadership (div pres and directors) are not aligned with your vision, goals and treats people like trash. You have lost, and will continue to lose your best performers due to this issue.

    8. "It’s okay I suppose"

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      Former Employee - Purchasing Coordinator in Houston, TX
      Former Employee - Purchasing Coordinator in Houston, TX
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Casual dress code, no micromanaging, schedule flexibility

      Cons

      No advancement, lack of opportunities, lack of innovation, salaries are not competitive, bad management

      Advice to Management

      Have an understanding of the products you offer prior to offering them.

    9. "Multiple years here"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Family environment, support from management, team

      Cons

      Pay, not many incentives for non commission employees

    10. "Sales Consultant"

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      Current Employee - Sales Consultant in Scottsdale, AZ
      Current Employee - Sales Consultant in Scottsdale, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at K. Hovnanian Homes full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      K.Hovnanian homes has been the most plesent experience, from the time of hire you have a dedicated leadership team looking out for your best interests. They truly invest in their people, they start you off in a strong start training which really sets you up for success. I am grateful to be a part of this company and I am looking forward to a long rewarding career here. If you want to take your potential to the highest level in new home sales, I highly recommend K.Hovnanian Homes.

      Cons

      I have nothing negative to say.

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