Caltrol reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(77 total reviews)
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Scott Bedell

93% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Caltrol has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 77 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Caltrol employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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77 reviews
1.0
Jul 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work hours and no pressure to be in office just for the sake of visibility. Autonomy to manage your own time and deliverables. Some individual contributors are talented and committed despite systemic issues. If you're politically savvy, there's room to climb.

Cons

Leadership tends to trust a select few, often forming one-sided opinions without hearing other perspectives. Cross-team collaboration is poor—teams operate in silos, and internal competition outweighs team spirit. Recognition and decision-making are often influenced more by proximity to power than by performance or merit. Open feedback is rare; people hesitate to speak candidly, knowing that only certain voices are heard or rewarded.

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Caltrol Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re happy to hear that you appreciated and valued the flexibility, autonomy, and talented colleagues that define Caltrol. We recognize your feedback on collaboration, recognition, and decision-making, and we’d like to offer some context. Our leadership team actively seeks diverse input across teams through regular meetings, open-door policies, and company surveys. While not every perspective may be immediately visible in decisions, efforts are made to consider multiple viewpoints. Performance, data, and business impact drive our decision-making and recognition programs, not favoritism. We understand that cross-team collaboration can always be stronger. Our ongoing initiatives are designed to improve connectivity, strengthen alignment, and break down any perceived silos. Caltrol remains committed to building on our strengths while addressing opportunities for improvement, and we encourage all employees to use the channels available to share feedback directly. Direct engagement allows us to act more effectively than anonymous forums. Your voice matters. We would encourage you to reach out to our HR department directly to discuss further. We would appreciate the opportunity to gain more insight into your comments and concerns as we continually evolve and ensure Caltrol remains a great place to work.
1.0
Jun 26, 2025

Stay Away From Chandler Office

Recommend
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Pros

Employee Owned Company ; Flexible Time Off

Cons

Culture Problem ; Overlooking Hostile Senior Employee Behaviors (Toward Colleagues) ; Extremely High Turnover

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Caltrol Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We are concerned to hear about your experience regarding workplace culture and colleague interactions. We want to be clear that Caltrol does not tolerate hostile behavior or toxic work environments. Any such concerns are taken seriously and investigated when reported. We encourage our employee-owners to bring issues directly to HR or leadership so they can be addressed promptly and the appropriate action taken. We also recognize that times of change and business transitions can create challenges. We are actively focusing on initiatives to strengthen our culture, retain top talent, and prioritize employee-owner success. At Caltrol, we are committed to nurturing a safe, respectful environment and maintaining our focus on doing right by our customers. Protecting our employee-owners and fostering a collaborative workplace remains a top priority and we welcome the opportunity to discuss your feedback directly with our HR department to gain further insight. Your experience, as described, is not reflective of the culture we strive to uphold.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Caltrol spares no expense and invests in business tools to help you succeed.

Cons

The workload can be high at times due to the volume of customers eager to buy our services and products.

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Caltrol Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're proud to hear that our investment in tools and resources is helping support your success — that's exactly the goal. We recognize that high demand can sometimes create a fast-paced workload, and we’re continually looking at ways to balance that while maintaining the quality of service our customers expect. We also appreciate your encouragement to continue hiring top talent — it’s a priority we’re committed to as we grow. Thanks again for your feedback and for being a valued part of the team.
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