Good but difficult for women to grow - Business Systems Manager Crowley Employee Review

3.0
18 Jan 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are excellent although we just started a high deductible option this year. Flex time for almost everyone and excellent support for training.

Cons

Good Old Boys Club. Lots of Nepotism throughout the company. You'll see people get promoted when they should be fired while others get outed or cornered in growth when they should be promoted. Women Directors are forced to report to another Director when they should report directly to the VP with no real explanation.

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Crowley Response
8y
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that our benefits, including paid family leave, excellent health care and retirement packages, flex time and training support is satisfactory. Crowley is proud to give back to its employees who have helped to build our company into the successful business it is today. We also especially appreciate your comments regarding the professional growth challenges you’ve experienced at Crowley. As you know, one of our core values is High Integrity, which means that we strive to do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We treat others the way we want to be treated, with honesty, fairness, dignity and respect. It’s important to us that all employees feel valued and appreciated for the good work they do and are rewarded when appropriate. As a current employee, you are likely aware that Crowley has several initiatives in place that encourage the development and growth of a diverse company workforce. We take your comments seriously and are already reviewing them internally via these channels. Likewise, we hope that you will address this topic with your direct supervisor, a member of the human resources or talent acquisition team, or a trusted company leader so that the circumstances of your individual situation be carefully reviewed. Your success at Crowley is important to us. We thank you for your years of service and appreciate the feedback so we may continue to improve our great company.

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5.0
7 May 2026
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Pros

Great people, honestly couldn't find a single complaint about the whole team. Lots of opportunities to create new things.

Cons

Maybe too budget constrained lately but that's every corp job anyway.

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Crowley Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for your contributions over time. We're glad to hear your positive reflections on the team and the opportunity to build and create. We also appreciate your perspective on budget realities. We remain committed to open communication, transparency and learning as we continue to move the business forward.
1.0
27 Mar 2026
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Pros

Flexible work schedules (hybrid) and new opportunities for some

Cons

My experience with Crowley Maritime Corporation highlights systemic leadership and cultural challenges that significantly impact organizational effectiveness and employee well-being. At a high level, there appears to be a persistent gap in leadership accountability, where individuals in leadership roles who do not demonstrate effective management, communication, or team development capabilities are not addressed or replaced. This lack of corrective action allows ineffective leadership practices to persist, ultimately influencing team performance, morale, and overall operational outcomes. From an organizational culture standpoint, the work environment reflects characteristics commonly associated with toxicity, including limited collaboration, diminished trust, and a lack of psychological safety. There is a noticeable absence of respect in day-to-day interactions, with insufficient emphasis on professional conduct, inclusivity, and mutual support. This environment not only affects employee engagement but also undermines the foundational elements required for high-performing teams. A particularly concerning aspect is the organization’s handling of workforce reductions. During layoffs, there appeared to be minimal effort to explore alternative solutions such as internal redeployment or reassignment of impacted employees to other roles within the organization. This reflects a lack of strategic workforce planning and, more critically, a lack of empathy in decision-making processes that directly affect employees’ livelihoods. The absence of transparent communication and compassionate leadership during these periods further contributed to a perception that employee well-being was not a priority.

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