O.C. Tanner Reviews

Cons

Growing pains from change and globalizing have been hard, but we will get through them.

Cons

Honestly can't think of any

Cons

Still stuck in the mindset of the company being a manufacturing company
Also stuck in the mindset of the company being a sales organization
Little understanding of SaaS, which is what they are trying to move to
Very little mentoring, unless you are part of the "boys club"
Too many people been there for too long, still very old school way of thinking. But I think that is changing very slowly.
Promises of raises that never come to fruition.
Lots of people leaving right now because of some changes which is concerning.

Cons

Painfully Beaurocratic, Qualifications overlooked, does not reward forward thinking, slow to change, popularity wins over talent, qualifications, and passion.

Cons

Difficulty moving within organization. pay seems to be lower than industry average with no signs of changing.

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I tried to grow but got shut down repeatedly after two years with the company. A VP was hiring for a position and told me he wanted me to take the role, but after applying I didn't get the job. I asked my manager for software training but was told it 'wasn't necessary for my position.' I had to nag my manager to get training courses offered to other people at or below my leadership level. I interviewed for a new role and was offered the job, but that department couldn't get a few thousand to bring my salary over at a flat transfer (no pay increase).

Cons

Not too many- construction projects in workspace?

Cons

Internal growth opportunities - currently being improved

Cons

After working there 5 years they were hiring people at more than what I was making I quit

Cons

OC Tanner is one of the most old school companies that I have ever worked for (in many ways). They focus on “appreciation” and “culture” yet they can’t get a single “millennial” (they are obsessed with this hilarious term to describe the generation that makes up the majority of the workforce today!) to stay at this company because of the horrible culture and backwards thinking. Their processes are EXTREMELY outdated in ways you would not even believe. As an ADM (usually young, smart millennials who get tricked into thinking this is a good role), you will become your manager’s assistant in the field and be the person that does all of their work for them (usually while they work from home leisurely) and get paid zero commission for the work you do and the sales you get for them.

The job title for the ADM position is completely misleading and false. You are a glorified assistant and that is all there is to it. If that is what you’re looking for, this is the perfect role for you!

Also beware of their backwards approach to literally everything including the treatment of females in the workplace - aka females should be assistants to the males that are out there making all the money! As I mentioned ... stuck in 1985.

Another point is that they claim their bread and butter is their “awards program” because they believe this is how they build a strong culture and how their clients should build strong cultures - by appreciating their employees by giving them an award for their tenure at a company. The selection of awards internally and for external clients is embarrassing. If it were 1985, the gifts would be amazing.. but I’m not sure an employee is going to feel super appreciated when they receive a pin (because people still wear pins in 2019??) for their 1 year anniversary.

Seriously if you are interviewing for the ADM role, I would highly recommend reaching out to a former ADM on LinkedIn to get their honest input and opinion.