SAM Companies reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)
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Christopher M. Solomon

60% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

SAM Companies has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SAM Companies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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185 reviews
1.0
Feb 21, 2018

Project surveyor

Recommend
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Pros

None to speak of. Advice - Don't accept employment there.

Cons

Absolutely the worst place that I have ever worked. Nothing but office politics, managers slamming doors, closed door meetings all the time. Co workers come and go (fired or quit) from one day to the next. Employment is a revolving door.

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SAM Companies Response
8y
We are disappointed to hear that your time with SAM was not positive. We try to provide a company culture that is challenging and allows employees to grow and succeed. Although we do our best to keep our employees engaged, there are times when employees may leave us to find a better fit for their skills and experience. We have a rigorous interviewing process to allow both us and the employee an opportunity to learn about each other and make the right decision whether to join SAM. In this process we attempt to clearly describe the role that the employee will be performing, as well as give them an understanding of our company and the core values that are important to us. Often times our efforts in this process is successful and the needs of the employees and the company align perfectly; other times our effort does not turn out the way we had wanted. In those circumstances, it is always our hope that the employees find success in their new role. Thank you for feedback.
4.0
Feb 18, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

SAM makes a strong effort to take care of its employees with benefits, events, parties, etc. They invest a lot in new technology.

Cons

Lots of political nonsense. If that stuff doesn’t bother you then you should be good. Some teams are worse than others.

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SAM Companies Response
8y
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. SAM tries to create a good and positive work environment for our employees and we are proud to be voted as a Top Workplace for six consecutive years. This recognition is truly an honor for us as it is based on our employees’ feedback on how we are doing to create an environment that provides challenges and opportunities for growth. All companies, big and small, suffer from office politics and I would agree that it is unproductive. Although we can never eliminate this, we will continue to make an effort to keep office politics to a minimal. Thank you for your advice, as it serves as a reminder of the importance of interacting with all level of employees to improve our culture, and it gives us opportunities to stay connected with them.
1.0
Jan 9, 2018

The worst place I have ever worked!!! Don't believe the hype. Stay away. RUN!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

There is not a single good reason to work here.

Cons

Unhappy people who live in fear of their managers. Managers rule through intimidation. Management is ridiculous. I think they took a class on how to be a corporate hell hole. God help you if you ruffle a superiors feathers. This company loves to hire and fire many temporary workers. Management is dishonest and the whole structure is pathetic. Can't wait to leave this hell. They try to make up for all they lack with breakfast tacos. What a joke.

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