Extremely disappointing work experience with chaotic management - Area Manager ABM Industries Employee Review

1.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There’s absolutely nothing good to say about this company.

Cons

I really wish there were something positive I could say about ABM Industries, but my experience was extremely disappointing from start to finish. The onboarding process was a complete mess. As someone with significant experience in this industry, it was clear right away that the recruitment process is poorly managed. I had to complete my background check and drug test twice, and it took over three months just to get hired. Once hired, the situation didn’t improve. There was little to no proper training. I was given multiple responsibilities without clear instructions or support, leaving me to figure things out on my own. The training process is disorganized and ineffective, and the pay is very low considering the expectations and workload. After a few months, I realized this environment wasn’t sustainable. It felt like the only way to stay was to sacrifice your sanity and accept the chaos, which I wasn’t willing to do. I take pride in my work and believe in doing things the right way, and this company does not support that. Human Resources was also very unhelpful. From the beginning, I felt the need to document everything—and I’m glad I did. This is the kind of workplace where keeping detailed records is necessary. I would not recommend this company. If you do choose to work here, make sure you document everything—you will need it.

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5.0
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Pros

Great team and culture. People oriented.

Cons

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2.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people who don’t INTEND to cause harm. The company tries to do right by its frontline team members.

Cons

Everybody wants to outwork their co-workers to prove they should stay with the company. The company’s focus is completely muddled and confusing—when I was interviewed and hired, we were focused on facilities services. How did we end up with 98% of our focus on semiconductors, AI, and Data Centers? Eight months into my first year in the job, they did company-wide layoffs, increased our in-office days from 3 to 4, and gave me another person’s job (which I was barely trained for). For the next 7 months, the job became agonizing and torturous. I was expected to act as a director or executive, while being paid the salary and given the permission and ability of the lowest-paid on the team (which is what I was hired to be). The company has shady ways of getting rid of people and expecting everyone to act as if nothing happened. The culture has completely changed, as DEI is not the focus anymore, and it has become increasingly apparent. Finally, always remember, that for ABM, company margins are more important than the talent and people you hire!

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