Sinking ship - Sales Essendant Employee Review

1.0
Jun 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The atrium that you can sit in while you eat. There is also a workout room.

Cons

- new CEO is taking away everything. Major culture shock. -spouse surcharge on insurance -no more summer Fridays - being forced to come in 3 days a week vs 1 day a week. -constant policy updates with no heads up. - no fresh food on site - safety concern as there is nobody patrolling the front door, so all are welcome.

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Essendant Response
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Thank you for your feedback. Essendant’s values remain core to our culture in how we engage with each other and manage the business. Our goal is to better leverage the assets, capabilities and expertise that have made us successful over the last 100-years. In order to set us up for long-term success in a changing business environment, we must evolve how we collaborate, innovate, grow and deliver on the needs of our customers. Today, we are focused on new and impactful growth opportunities while becoming a more efficient and cost effective organization. We are excited for the future and hope you will continue to join us on the journey.

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3.0
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