Highly satisfying work environment & great growth opportunities! - Director BuildDirect Employee Review

5.0
6 Feb 2013
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Pros

- Great culture & core beliefs: Respect for each other, Equality & continuous drive to Learn & Improve -- love that Builddirect doesn't just talk about it but strongly believes it and it shows. Work related: minimal supervision & room to think "out of the box" . The expectations are fair and there is room to fail so you're not hesitant to discuss new strategies & try new ideas. In short, healthy work pace, healthy amount of pressure but no stress or time for boredom. - Growth opportunities: this is very important to me and at the rate the company is growing, there are a lot of opportunities for individuals to grow in knowledge, experience and responsibilities as well. CEO and execs are very helpful with employee career goals & development. - Learning with other of A players - if "you are the company you keep", then I am pretty happy about the company I have in the company I am working :). Every organisation has at least a few super stars; Builddirect seems to have a high ratio of great employees & managers which makes it a great place to learn fast.

Cons

Not easy to think of any. I'd say the cons will be the regular cons for really any fast growing company for example, difficult & quickly changing targets and priorities. Personally, I think a lot of this dynamicity pushes an employee to another level and realise their potential even more.

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5.0
3 Jan 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I’ve been with BuildDirect for a while now, and I can genuinely say this is one of the best companies I’ve worked for. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. The leadership team truly values employees and encourages open communication, which creates a great environment for growth and learning. Pros: - Amazing Culture: Everyone here works as a team, and there’s a strong focus on building genuine relationships. - Opportunities to Grow: The company is growing quickly, which creates a lot of opportunities for career development and taking on new challenges. - Work-Life Balance: BuildDirect understands the importance of balance and flexibility, which has been a game-changer for me. - Forward-Thinking Leadership: The leadership team is strategic and transparent about the company’s vision and direction. They genuinely listen to employees and act on feedback. - Exciting Projects: The work here is meaningful and impactful, especially with the integration of new businesses and expanding the product line.

Cons

I honestly can’t think of major cons, but with any fast-growing company, change happens quickly. It’s important to be adaptable and comfortable with a dynamic environment.

2.0
1 Jun 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great view from the office, unlimited vacation, some good people are left, they have exited CCAA successfully, have received new funding

Cons

The business model for this company is flawed, they have been losing money for a long time and despite a reduction in burn rate I very much doubt they can turn it around. The company has recently focused on sectors of the market they think will save them but have failed to differentiate themselves from competitors. Talent and senior leadership left in large numbers after they went into official financial restructuring (CCAA) The plan towards profitability is pure fantasy, I feel sorry for the investors and employees.

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