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Granite Telecommunications

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Granite Telecommunications reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(1,406 total reviews)
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Rob Hale Jr.

59% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Granite Telecommunications has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Granite Telecommunications employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
2.0
Nov 23, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

There is a free gym at the HQ - the new HQ looked nice, though I never worked in it so can't add much more. I can only say great that it took 20 years to move somewhere actually decent the old place had mice and the CEO said in the main monday meeting he wasn't going to fix it (he wasn't kidding) . Lot of great coworkers that I bonded with for how much of a bleep show it was, glad to hear a lot of them work at better places now. I got really great experience from being worked to death that I can feel like I can work anywhere (genuinely mean that). The charity portion is also great I will admit- I participated in saving by shaving both years I was there. That being said, so many employees feel the backhanded effect of this when they're getting so underpaid. Great the company is charitable but they also wonder why there's no many left for them for raises, promotions, hiring more people....

Cons

Typical underworked/ underpaid- which is a lot of places I guess so I don't know still new in the work-fore. My main thing was operation employees were never treated with respect. 20 people from the PMO department left (including myself) in 8 months and no one was hired. No word if there would be replacements, no acknowledgement for those working OT and putting in extra work. So many supervisors left after giving it their all for years because C-level and direct upper management treated them so awfully. So if you're out of college work here for 2 years then get out- if your over the age of 26-27 find somewhere else, this isn't worth the stress or the money. You'll be lucky to afford a McDonalds value meal with the salary you get here (and that's after you work here for 2 years). It's also great to say I work somewhere else- I can't tell you how many concerned/sad faces I got when I told people i worked at Granite- goes to show the company image isn't great by the locals.

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Granite Telecommunications Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely value the perspectives of current and former team members, as they help us improve the experience for everyone at Granite. We’re proud of our charitable programs and the new headquarters, but we recognize there are areas where we can do better. Your insights about workload, compensation, and respect for our operations teams are important, and we are actively reviewing our processes to address these concerns. Specifically, we are committed to enhancing our communication about career development and promotion paths to ensure transparency and consistency. We acknowledge that every team member’s well-being matters, and your mention of workload distribution and recognition for hard work is something we take seriously. We’re continuously working on creating a more supportive and rewarding environment for all employees, and your feedback highlights areas where we need to improve. Thank you again for your candid comments. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and will use this feedback to strive for a better workplace for everyone at Granite.
1.0
Jul 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Teammates are all supportive and help and friendly.

Cons

Upper management doesn't understand workload and refuses to let you work flexible even during pandemic. Questions every time you need to work from home and is not understanding

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Granite Telecommunications Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you find your teammates supportive, helpful, and friendly. Creating a positive and collaborative work environment is something we strive for, and it's encouraging to know that our efforts are making a difference. We sincerely apologize for the concerns you've raised regarding upper management's understanding of workload and the flexibility of work arrangements. Your feedback is invaluable as it highlights areas where we can improve. We understand that the ability to work from home and having a flexible schedule are crucial, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. Your concerns will be addressed with upper management to foster a more supportive and understanding approach. Thank you once again for your feedback. If you have any further suggestions or would like to discuss your concerns in more detail, please feel free to reach out directly. We are committed to making our company a better place to work for everyone.
1.0
Jun 6, 2024

Avoid

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Met some of the most amazing people here. 24/7 gym

Cons

The workoverload is unbearable. The expectations were impossible to achieve. The amount of stress caused by being severely understaffed was not even close to worth the hourly rate.

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Granite Telecommunications Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted to hear that you had the opportunity to meet amazing people during your time here and enjoyed the 24/7 gym. We sincerely regret that you found the workload overwhelming and the expectations unmanageable. Your feedback about stress and staffing levels is deeply concerning and something we take very seriously. We are committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for all our employees and recognize that this is an area where improvement is needed. Your advice to management is invaluable. We are actively working on ways to better support our team, including addressing staffing concerns and setting realistic expectations. Listening to our employees and taking action based on their feedback is a priority, and we are striving to create a more supportive and manageable work environment. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We appreciate your honesty and will use your insights to make meaningful changes.
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