ADP is ALWAYS hiring... - District Manager ADP Employee Review

3.0
May 10, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

One of the best training programs for SBS: hands down, in office and field exposure from day one. Great for entry-level or semi-experienced sales. 90% of the time when you say ADP to a prospect, they know of the company in some capacity: brand recognition since ADP pays 1 in 5 Americans. Mentor-mentee program is mandatory for every new associate (it becomes what you make of it). Reimbursement program: $400 gas and $75 of cell phone.

Cons

Always hiring: I challeneged this statement in my interview and got the response of "Its becaus we're always expanding into new territories." However, after a year it's clearly apparent that they're ALWAYS hiring because they're also ALWAYS firing. Associates over YTD plan were cut before my eyes. If you just plan on being 'good' at selling, ADP is not for you. Other cons: Newly redesigned commission structure. Under-compensated. Management team's slogan: What have you done for me lately? Unprofessional work/personal life relationships seen throughout top Management (in this specific region). Territory assignments are not always conducive to office/home location.

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Cons

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Pros

- Established company with a long history and relatively stable business operations. - Provides a sense of job stability compared to many organizations navigating rapid changes in the current AI-driven market. - Lower risk of frequent restructuring or large-scale layoffs than many high-growth technology companies. - Opportunity to work with experienced employees who have deep institutional and domain knowledge. - Predictable work environment that may appeal to individuals seeking long-term stability over rapid change. - Strong choice for professionals who value job security and a steady career path in an uncertain economic climate.

Cons

- Documentation is limited or rusted, and many operational processes lack clear runbooks or standardized procedures, making onboarding and troubleshooting more difficult than necessary. - If you're coming from a modern, fast-paced engineering environment, the organization may feel behind current industry practices and tooling. - Internal politics can sometimes outweigh technical merit or execution. - There are teams with very long-tenured employees where change and innovation can be difficult to drive. - Decision-making often involves multiple layers of approval, resulting in significant bureaucracy and slower execution. - Processes can move slowly, and collaboration is not always transparent across teams, leading to inefficiencies and occasional confusion around ownership. - In some areas, roles, responsibilities, and operational processes are not clearly defined, creating unnecessary chaos and inconsistent ways of working. - Engineering standards and best practices vary considerably between teams, making cross-team collaboration challenging. - Organizational change tends to happen slowly, which can be frustrating for employees who are focused on modernization, automation, and continuous improvement.

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