A bunch of old white guys stabbing each other in the back - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso BuildDirect

1,0
20 dic 2016
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

- All the typical benefits of working for a big company like healthcare, social events, etc.

Svantaggi

- Everyone in the company is in self-preservation mode. People will only help you if it makes them look good, and no one is willing to make sacrifices for the betterment of the company - Executive team cannot agree on anything so they identify lots of projects every quarter, tell their teams different things and then forget which projects they were supposed to do by the end of the quarter anyways. - Last real goal set failed spectacularly, suffering from a classic case of using the wrong metric to measure success. - No transparency with non-manager employees on what the vision is, what the current financial standing is, how the financial projections were made up, etc. - Overall the company suffers from a general lack of understanding of how to use data and treating their people as 'resources' instead of 'human beings'.

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5,0
3 gen 2025
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

I’ve been with BuildDirect for a while now, and I can genuinely say this is one of the best companies I’ve worked for. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. The leadership team truly values employees and encourages open communication, which creates a great environment for growth and learning. Pros: - Amazing Culture: Everyone here works as a team, and there’s a strong focus on building genuine relationships. - Opportunities to Grow: The company is growing quickly, which creates a lot of opportunities for career development and taking on new challenges. - Work-Life Balance: BuildDirect understands the importance of balance and flexibility, which has been a game-changer for me. - Forward-Thinking Leadership: The leadership team is strategic and transparent about the company’s vision and direction. They genuinely listen to employees and act on feedback. - Exciting Projects: The work here is meaningful and impactful, especially with the integration of new businesses and expanding the product line.

Svantaggi

I honestly can’t think of major cons, but with any fast-growing company, change happens quickly. It’s important to be adaptable and comfortable with a dynamic environment.

2,0
1 giu 2018
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Great view from the office, unlimited vacation, some good people are left, they have exited CCAA successfully, have received new funding

Svantaggi

The business model for this company is flawed, they have been losing money for a long time and despite a reduction in burn rate I very much doubt they can turn it around. The company has recently focused on sectors of the market they think will save them but have failed to differentiate themselves from competitors. Talent and senior leadership left in large numbers after they went into official financial restructuring (CCAA) The plan towards profitability is pure fantasy, I feel sorry for the investors and employees.

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