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Architectural Lighting Works

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Cool location and office space but management has large issues - Anonymous employee Architectural Lighting Works Employee Review

1.0
19 Aug 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Core ALW team members are very hard working even through the mis-communications and issues between upper management. -Very neat products, highly customizable -Cool office space

Cons

-The biggest issue at hand is stemming from the CEO and upper management themselves. At times, it seems like there is no direction or goal to meet. When there is, if there is, the goals and company directions are not layed out to the rest of the team members. It feels like upper management has some sort of ulterior motive/plan. It also doesn't feel like this will be changing anytime soon. -ALW through the transitional period was chaotic and a huge mess. There was no planning and organization on any aspect of the transition besides the procurement and purchasing of the new office and it's supplies. -CEO and upper management does intensive micro-management on simple tasks. Other tasks are given with little or no direction so employees are not sure what to produce. -CEO and upper management puts down rules and policies but doesn't follow it themselves. Employees then get punished if the project doesn't turn out how the customer wanted even though the employees followed the rules and policies that were previously set.

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5.0
26 Jan 2022
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Pros

Great teammates, great culture. Company has a clear strategy and shares it with the team, including real-time updates on performance and challenges. ALW managed the past two years very well and kept the entire team motivated through remote working and market conditions.

Cons

There is always room for improvement, but there are no cons for me to list.

5.0
2 May 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

ALW has gone through some major changes in leadership over the past 6 months. Most of the executives are no longer with the company (including the old CEO), and we now have a competent executive team with an awesome vision, committed to all of their employees and growing this company to it's full potential. There is such a collaborative work environment, and everyone's ideas are welcome - not something that could be said 6 months ago. Management actually listens to everyone's input, and helps to implement meaningful changes. The culture and environment is now a place that fosters growth not only on a company level, but on an individual level as well. This is the first company I've worked for that feels more like a family than just co-workers. I truly feel that my work is meaningful and has an impact on the company. Bottom line - It's still a small company, with a ton of growth potential (both for the company and all of its employees).

Cons

Parking lot can be full at times. There can be some shady characters around the area too, but just be vigilant.

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