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    Republic Services Reviews

    Updated February 15, 2019
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    Republic Services President, CEO, and Director Donald W. (Don) Slager
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    • "Work/life balance lacks at times" (in 47 reviews)

    • "Long hours are a standard for everyone" (in 73 reviews)

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    1. "Safety Driven"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Operations Supervisor in Philadelphia, PA
      Current Employee - Operations Supervisor in Philadelphia, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great Vision - strtegy simplified through diffentation

      Cons

      Poor Equipment design- multiple truck failures

      Advice to Management

      Move away from mack to other vendors such as peterbuilt

    2. "Great company, very results driven but take care of their employees"

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      Former Employee - Customer Service in Minneapolis, MN
      Former Employee - Customer Service in Minneapolis, MN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great work environment, opportunities to move around and grow.

      Cons

      Have to navigate with corporate decision that affect local people

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    3. "Growth Opportunity"

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      Current Employee - Operations Supervisor in Huntington Beach, CA
      Current Employee - Operations Supervisor in Huntington Beach, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Ability to relocate, growth within the company, weekly pay, 401 benefits

      Cons

      pay needs to compensate the work hours for salary employees, lack of proper management training

      Advice to Management

      Provide training on how to listen, speak, & understand people. Follow up training about this process on a quarterly basis. Invest in your people; training, pay, & recognition

    4. Helpful (2)

      "A company that truly cares"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Supervisor in Fort Wayne, IN
      Current Employee - Supervisor in Fort Wayne, IN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Cares for employees
      Great benefits
      Willing to invest in all employees
      Many Advancement opportunities

      Cons

      The cons are only what you make of yourself. Republic Services is continually changing with the times and looking out for the safety of all. If you are someone that can embrace a fast paced, ever changing atmosphere and are the best of the best, you will be among the greatest of people ever.

    5. "It's a great enviroment to work in"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The upper management is very supportive

      Cons

      I don't have any cons worth speaking of

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Long time employee"

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      Current Employee - Operations Supervisor in Greensboro, NC
      Current Employee - Operations Supervisor in Greensboro, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      I enjoy working at Republic Services. Pros to working at this company are the freedom, opportunity for advancement and ability to grow

      Cons

      Cons are you may have a non supportive management team which doesn't see the benefits in the Republic Way.

      Advice to Management

      Advise to management would be to grow the talent you have and weed out the old style management you also have.

    7. "Driver of commercial trash truck"

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      Current Employee - Driver in Columbus, OH
      Current Employee - Driver in Columbus, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Union shop that pays for your insurance.

      Cons

      Hours capped at 60 which I’m not used to

      Advice to Management

      Listen more to employees that speak up

    8. "Great Company"

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      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Springfield, MO
      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Springfield, MO
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great culture and a fun place to work. Pays well. Manager and employee relationships are a strong point and they do a good job of communicating expectations while giving you the room you need to do your job well.

      Cons

      There are no cons that stand out to me.

    9. "A good company."

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      I enjoy the industry and my coworkers.

      Cons

      No cons, I enjoy working here.

    10. "This company"

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

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      They had good I.T. security.

      Cons

      It was difficult to reach someone to answer my HR questions.

      Advice to Management

      The people who work in HR should have strong people skills and be able to answer HR related questions in a timely manner. Training might be needed.