Map Communications reviews

3.0

52% would recommend to a friend

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Vaibhav Dani

69% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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3.0
Apr 10, 2025

Consistent work

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Pros

Pay on time and you have the ability to pick up additional shifts on a first come basis.

Cons

Phone scripts can be cumbersome and lengthy. Not the best feeling to be made to ask every question and tri-level when dealing with people who are either sick or running late. Callers can be very unkind. If scripts were more basic it would help speed up the process. Also, if you are working part time there are set shifts, and you must work at least one weekend day of the week. So, if you are looking for a parttime job while still maintaining a full-time job you might want to keep this in mind as you will be working 6 days a week. Not very part time in my book.

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Map Communications Response
1y
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad you have been with us for more than two years. We are proud to offer a variety of shift types that help benefit our team members with their various employment needs. It is apparent that you take your role seriously and have feedback on how we can make it more enjoyable. We understand that navigating the calls scripts can feel challenging at times, especially in sensitive situations. Please remember that you have the ability to submit feedback directly through the agent scripting tool to flag areas that may benefit from adjustment or improvement. As part of our front line we know that your interactions with our clients customers are of the utmost importance. While there may be a specific reason that the script is designed the way it is, your insights are valuable and help us to continue refining processes to better support both employee and callers. If you would like to discuss this further we encourage you to submit these findings or connect directly with your team leader. We appreciate your ongoing commitment and dedication.
3.0
Oct 12, 2024

Where to begin

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Pros

I liked that it was just a couple hours per day for decent pay, as someone who struggles with mental health and medical issues the hours were perfect for me and something I'm really going to miss. The pay was also fine.

Cons

-Back to back endless calls, absolutely no breaks between calls, not even a second and because it automatically picks up on the 3rd ring, you're now on another call whether you're ready for it or not. -No paid breaks, which I kinda understand if I'm working a couple hours a day but working 4 hours should definitely come with at least a 10 minute break, I know you don't legally HAVE TO give part time employees breaks, but it's the ethical thing to do, especially as the nature of your call center doesn't allow us to breathe for even 2 seconds before the next call. -Forced to tolerate and even be friendly with abusive callers. Even fast food and retail workers are allowed to deny service to abusive customers but we are not allowed to hang up, transfer them, and if we aren't friendly with them it affects our stats. There is one particular customer that would always call on Saturday nights and he was sexually abusive, and I had to put up with that. -Pointless QA coaching every 2 weeks. So you mean to tell me your job is to sit down and listen to and criticize the people who are actually doing the work ? I've never seen a more pointless position in a job. I was unfairly micromanaged and they made me lose marks for silly things that even my supervisor thought was ridiculous. -Vague personal break stats. So we're not entitled to any breaks so taking a break affected our stats, even when I would work extra vacancy hours, I would fail stats for taking a few breaks. The goal is to "keep personal breaks to as close to 0% as possible" but this is quite vague and my supervisor wouldn't explain to me a reasonable percentage. I ended up getting let go even though I did improve quite a bit and my supervisor told me my stats were super close and nothing too alarming. I do believe me disclosing about my respiratory issues and needing to take a break because of chest tightness hurt my chances. Because I was let go shortly after disclosing that.

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Map Communications Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We want to address your concerns directly. We take allegations of unethical practices very seriously and want to assure you that the decisions related to your employment are never based on health disclosures or medical conditions. Our policies strictly adhere to all relevant employment laws and prioritize the wellbeing and fair treatment of our employees. We genuinely appreciate your openness, especially on such an important topic as mental health and workplace culture. We want to assure you that we are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment where all employees feel comfortable, valued and empowered. Your perception into the impacts of micromanagement are valuable, and we understand the importance of giving team members the space and trust they need to do their best work. MAP has created an excellent opportunity for people who want to supplement their income by taking a high-paying part-time position that only requires 2-3hrs per day commitment, can be done from home, and fits into the early evening hours where many folks with primary jobs have found exceptional value. These short shifts are designed to provide people with an opportunity to have significant additional compensation with minimal commitment. This is a win-win for both our company and the employee. While most of MAPs employees have found a career path in our traditional Full Time and Part Time roles, these short-micro shifts are designed to support folks as supplementary income. In terms of metrics, it’s important that we evaluate our team members’ performance in consistent and equitable ways and to ensure that we are delivering on our service level targets for our customers. Our metrics are all based on actual performance and are designed to consider the spectrum of calls that we receive. The targets that we have in place not only are achievable but are designed to support the business in a clear and consistent manner. This includes supporting our team members by providing goals that are meant to support all of our initiatives, including the success of our receptionists. The metrics have overwhelmingly been achieved by the vast majority of our staff, allowing us to provide sustainable and superior services to our customers while supporting our team members today and tomorrow. If you have further concerns or would like to discuss this matter privately, we encourage you to reach out to your Regional Manager or Director directly. We are committed to maintaining a transparent and ethical work environment, and your feedback is important to us.
2.0
Sep 28, 2024
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Pros

I don’t have any pros to this job. I don’t look back on that time positively.

Cons

Low wages answering for clients who don’t actually use the answering service.

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Map Communications Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are disheartened to hear your story. We appreciate your feedback, as we are always looking for constructive opportunities to improve; however, our employees are our secret to all that we do and who we are. Each member of our staff is much more than just another employee, we are all owners and integral to our success. MAP is genuinely committed to fostering a positive, collaborative, and fulfilling work environment for all employees. We strive to provide exceptional value to our employees with our competitive wages, 401k match, and especially participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). These benefits, along with our team of employee owners, creates a unified sense of purpose that many of our competitors lack and has kept MAP Communications at the forefront of industry. It sounds like you had an interaction that did not leave you feeling supported. We would like to help explore this, please reach out so we can discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you.
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