10 years and fired to save money - Mechanic GardaWorld Employee Review

1.0
Aug 20, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Decent benefits, The paycheck showed up on time every time but once .

Cons

The company got rid of long term employees to save money . The company does not pay their bills. We were often on COD at suppliers . Many times it became permanent . The guys voted in the union but that will not fix the company problems . Even good branch managers are fired or forced out. The company needs a top down overhaul. They save a short term dollar without looking at the big picture of even a year or two down the road. lack of training and constant turnover hurts employee morale and production. I was given a positive salary review and told I did good work but also told there would be no raise . Based on this example they fail to reward good performance. I noticed my position is opened often since I left. The state in my unemployment hearing described the company as hostile . I won of course

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Cons

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Pros

The role provides the opportunity to meet a diverse range of people, oversee multiple sites, and stay active throughout the day. The constant movement and variety help keep the work engaging and dynamic.

Cons

Supervisors are often overwhelmed by the number of accounts they are responsible for managing. They are required to conduct site checks within specific timeframes, regardless of the distance between locations, which can be challenging and time-consuming. Additionally, staffing shortages and heavy workloads can force supervisors to cover posts themselves when no one on the roster is available or willing to take an assignment, preventing them from completing other critical responsibilities. The company appears to follow federal law only to the extent necessary to avoid legal repercussions. As a member of the military reserves, I have observed that legally mandated rest periods following military duty are not always adequately considered by management when scheduling employees. This can create unnecessary fatigue and make it more difficult to balance military obligations with civilian work responsibilities.

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