Is this place for real? - Recensione dipendente - Administrative Assistant presso iCST

1,0
31 mar 2017
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

I met some absolutely wonderful & genuine people working at ICST, but this is literally the only positive take-away. I suppose if you want to try to turn the negatives into positives...I learned A LOT; I learned to trust my intuition more and do more research about a company before accepting a job offer. I learned how NOT to run a business. I learned some individuals are just really really bad at business and mask themselves as "spiritual" and peaceful, and kind hearted, when really they are the opposite.

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This is NOT a real or even slightly professional work environment. Very tense and stressful because it is not managed well. The unusually high-turnover rate is the first MAJOR red flag. Most employees last 1-4 months before getting fired for not being a purple-unicorn of perfection that will "save" this failing company...or, like me, they up and quit because this place is so disorganized and dysfunctional. People who aren't on the off-shore team are treated like absolute dirt. For some reason they are prioritized over local employees to the point where the off-shore team are given gifts and compensation and local employees are neglected, and their jobs aren't fully respected. It's very clear the President doesn't really want to be there. He is much more a boss than a true leader. He wants to manage people (or rather boss them around), but is extremely ineffective and honestly very hard to have respect for. The company has burned so many bridges and has little left in Maine to work with for clients. I'm amazed it's lasted as long as it has! The President is also extremely condescending, demeaning, passive-aggressive, and moody. I was treated like a servant rather than an employee, and asked to do A LOT for very little compensation. Also, hiring and firing seems to be very easy for him to do. It's like he gets off on it...Messed up! There's a lot more to be said here but I think I've painted the picture well enough. Long story short: STAY AWAY. This place is not worth trying to save, nor is it save-able. If the management could change...it could have potential. But the President is too much of a narcissistic egomaniac for that to happen.

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Risposta di iCST
7y
Thank you for taking the time to comment. As the president of the company, I recognize turnover is a challenge for associates and the health of the company. Letting an associate go is never easy. We always have an open discussion on goals, expectations and a timeline before an associate is let go. I am aware of my limitations and I am sorry that you were not satisfied with your experience. We are working with our team on improving hiring practices and setting clear expectations. I encourage you to give me a call and further discuss at 207-772-6898. Best wishes.

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5,0
6 giu 2022
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Working with ICST has been really great, the communication and the response is very quick and professional.

Svantaggi

No Cons. Work experience is great with the management.

3,0
9 apr 2024
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Never work extra hours. Good number of placements.

Svantaggi

Too much management interference. Not enough employee training provided

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