Could be worse, Could be a Lot Better - Marketing Vector Solutions Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Lot of friendly, hard working people - HR is very responsive - They mean well - Flexible COVID response in terms of physical work

Cons

- Ambitious goals are often set, without any additional resources to meet them. - Upper Management is highly disconnected and demanding without feeling involved, like a parent upset at their children's grades but doesn't help with homework or go to teacher conferences. - Lots of disorganization. This company expands by acquisition, yet is terrible at integrating new teams. You'd think they'd know what to do after nearly a dozen of these. - If you're not sales you're not important. And if you are sales, the pressure is on. - The company understandably took measures to limit costs during the uncertainty of the pandemic, including freezing wage increases. Despite "smashing our sales goals" as management put it, wage increase were not reinstated in 2020 but instead they sent a couple gift baskets, and acquired another company in September. Doesn't send the best message.

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Vector Solutions Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We carefully consider all reviews to see where we can improve and continue to make Vector Solutions a great place to work. We are glad to hear that our remote working environment has provided flexibility for you during this uncertain time, and that our amazing team members have made a positive impact in your career here at Vector. Vector has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and continues to take steps to see where we can simplify, streamline, and improve our operations as evidenced in our annual “Big Rocks.” Each acquisition brings about unique opportunities, and as there is no one-size-fits-all formula, we strive to focus our processes to be as efficient as possible. While Vector did take some steps to protect our team members’ job operations, we are confident that those actions allowed the company to remain stable and successful throughout the year while also setting us up for a strong start to 2021. The Executive Leadership Team addressed these decisions continuously and with transparency throughout 2020, so we encourage you to watch prior All Hands Meetings to review discussion. We are very optimistic that the precautions we took will allow us to move forward with planned merit increases and career opportunities this year.

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5.0
Apr 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Collaborative and promotes shared success

Cons

I don't have any cons

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Vector Solutions Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years with Vector. We’re especially grateful for the impact you made over such a long tenure. It’s great to hear that the collaborative environment and focus on shared success stood out to you. That’s a big part of how we aim to work together and support one another. We appreciate all that you contributed during your time here and wish you continued success in what’s next.
1.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job and some of the people are great, remote/hybrid work for some employees

Cons

There is literally zero incentive to work hard or even try above the bare minimum. No real career paths or progression, no bonuses, nothing. Individual goals mean nothing and do not connect to larger company goals. Leadership is feckless and has to revisit the same decision constantly or has to make a decision involving way more people than necessary which means the final decision is bloated and difficult to operationalize. The company goals are not clear at all so work priorities constantly shift to whatever leadership has most recently decided, through a committee, is most important. There is basically nothing in terms of company culture. People don't talk to each other about anything. There is no fun in Teams channels. This probably stems from all of the above, that people do not feel at all connected to the company because they know they are not going to get anything out of it. Oh, and the benefits are abysmal.

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Vector Solutions Response
3w
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We’re sorry this has been your experience, and we take comments like this seriously. Vector is a mission-driven company serving customers in critical industries, including public safety, education, industrial, government, healthcare, and other organizations that rely on our technology to help make people safer, smarter, and better prepared. We are proud of that work and of the team members who support it every day. Vector has implemented many positive changes over the years based directly on team member feedback, and we continue to welcome input across all areas of the business. We recognize that benefits, career growth, priorities, and culture can be experienced differently by different people. We do offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health coverage, 401k support, flexible paid time off, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and other resources; Growth Pathways to help team members understand career progression; and companywide initiatives such as Team Member Appreciation Week, Vector Volunteer Week, holiday events, and special commemorations to help build connection and culture. We also understand the concern around shifting priorities. Like many companies, Vector operates in an ever-changing economic landscape. As market needs evolve, we have to evaluate and adjust priorities to keep the business growing, serve our customers well, and support the team members who drive our success. We will not dismiss feedback simply because it is difficult to read. We have meaningful work, a strong team, and a lot to be proud of, but we also have work to do. We appreciate your perspective and will continue working to make Vector a better place to build a career.
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