Disappointment! - Anonymous employee Acre Employee Review

1.0
19 Jun 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

None that I can think of.

Cons

Senior male and female managers exhibit a highly toxic demeanour, consistently engaging in bullying tactics and actively undermining the confidence of their subordinates. Regrettably, the CEO and Founder are well aware of the unsavoury conduct displayed by these senior employees. However, they choose to disregard their toxic behaviour due to the substantial financial contributions they bring to the company. Furthermore, they employ a cunning strategy to feign ignorance, attempting to conceal their involvement in the situation. To maintain a façade, they rely on the guidance of a public relations team. These individuals display a complete disregard for sustainability, instead capitalizing on market opportunities solely for their personal enrichment. Their mantra revolves around deceit and manipulation, shamelessly placing candidates in roles that provide no fulfilment, all in the name of securing placements. They arrogantly label themselves as "consultants," yet their true nature aligns more closely with the stereotypical, profit-driven recruiters commonly encountered in the sales industry.

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Acre Response
3y
Hello, Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. In the employee engagement survey that over 80% of our colleagues completed earlier this year, we were pleased to hear that 84% of our team strongly agreed or agreed that they felt like a valued member of their team, and 96% felt that the work they did at Acre was meaningful to them. 94% would recommend working at Acre to a friend, and our average employee happiness score was 4 out of 5. We’re sorry to hear that your experience of working at Acre doesn’t reflect the experiences of the broader team. We are very proud of our culture and the work we do with our clients to drive impact, so we take your comments seriously. In line with our values, we’d like to stand up, show we care and achieve more together, so we’d like to explore your feedback. If you’re open to a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Andy or Richard directly, or arrange an exit interview with the HR team if you prefer. Best of luck in your new adventure, All of us at Acre

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I've been with Acre for almost six years and have really enjoyed my experience. The team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely great to work with. I've had great mentors throughout my time here (and continue to), and leadership has always been supportive of my career development. Even in a challenging market, Acre continues to invest in its people through networking opportunities, and industry events. We're a small team but everyone wants each other to succeed, and people are always willing to go out of their way to help.

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3w
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review, and for being part of Acre and our story. It's great to hear that the collaborative and supportive nature of the team has been a really positive part of your experience. One of the things we hold most dear to us is creating an environment where people genuinely want to help each other succeed, it's wonderful to see that reflected in your feedback. We're also really pleased that you've felt supported in your development and have benefitted from strong mentorship along the way. Investing in our people continues to be a key focus for us. Thank you too for recognising the transparency and support provided during what can sometimes be a challenging market. While there will always be ups and downs, we're committed to communicating openly and supporting our team. We appreciate your suggestion around global collaboration and sharing insights across teams, this is important to us to have the opportunity to learn from each other across our different regions. Thanks again for your feedback, and for everything you've contributed to Acre over the years.
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Cons

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Acre Response
1mo
Thanks for taking the time to write this review, and for being a big part of Acre! We're so pleased to hear you enjoy the culture, the work / life balance, and overall experience with the team in New York. We also appreciate your perspective on the current market conditions. It's certainly a challenging environment across the industry and we're proud of how our teams continue to support one another and stay focused on delivering great work. Thanks again for your feedback and contribution to Acre.
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