Republic Services reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,492 total reviews)
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Jon Vander Ark

70% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Republic Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,492 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Republic Services employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
Jul 27, 2013
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

It will look good on your resume that you survived it.

Cons

The sales environment is some sort of an illusion. They tell you sell, sell, sell, constantly, but managers generally don't really have any idea how to, or interest in helping you. You will find yourself in a sales role surrounded by people who do not support you in any way shape or form. The company culture is like going to the DMV or some other utility that people may have come to think their jobs will always be there. In short, they don't realize that you keep their lazy asses employed. It is a very challenging job and a worse environment. If you take this job, you will eventually find your selfish very motivated. Motivated to get the hell out of there, and probably get out of sales for good.

2.0
Jul 11, 2013

Frustrating Environment For Employees Who Want To Grow And Make A Difference

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

-Hires GREAT people who enter into the organization motivated -Has a positive name in most communities -Has set core values that align with employee's personal values -Working (slowly) towards process improvement -CEO that knows the business and understands how to grow it

Cons

-Management (division, area, region, and HQ) completely FAILS to retain said GREAT people (low raises, low-quality training, dismissive attitudes) -Low morale completely ignored -Terrible review system. How do 90% of the employees get rated "Meets Expectations" when 30% probably exceed and 30% are below? But you all get 2% raise! Right on! -Pay/bonues, benefits (medical, personal development) tend to be on the lower scale -Those great core values I mentioned above aren't really valued.

4.0
Jul 6, 2013

You get out what you put in

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits, consistent work, very fair pay

Cons

You will work a lot of hours. The trash never stops! It can be high pressure and it can be stressful.

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