It rolls downhill - Manager Toolots Employee Review

1.0
8 May 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Great people (mid level management and below) work here. They do not deserve the current situation . Like a family.

Cons

The CEO makes up for lack of leadership skills by cracking the whip. He publicly berates employees, fires employees for unknown reasons, and creates an unstable work environment . The company tries to play off as an American company , but the company culture says otherwise. No paid holidays for hourly employees, or necessary tools, but will spend $500 on a welcome mat.

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5.0
10 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good benefits for work and time

Cons

none i think theres always growth to be made

1.0
21 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Leadership lacks clear vision and consistency; major initiatives are frequently dropped or reversed without explanation. Extremely high turnover, especially in marketing, operations, and sales—creates instability and morale issues. Top-down communication is poor; decisions are often made behind closed doors and delivered without context. Resistance to industry best practices in CRM and digital strategy; innovation is talked about but rarely implemented. Toxic work culture at times—favoritism, micromanagement, and lack of accountability are common.

Cons

Toxic leadership: The executive team is disorganized, combative, and often engages in unprofessional behavior, including public reprimands and micromanagement. No clear business strategy exists, only knee-jerk reactions and top-down mandates. No respect for expertise: Experienced professionals are hired, then ignored or overridden by leadership with little to no domain knowledge. Input is routinely dismissed. Constant turnover: Departments are routinely gutted. Expect to see multiple roles replaced within months, often without explanation. HR lacks structure and consistency. Zero accountability: Poor decisions are never owned by leadership. Blame is pushed down the ladder. Culture of fear: Mistakes (real or perceived) are met with excessive scrutiny, sometimes public humiliation. Collaboration is limited by a lack of psychological safety. Poor systems & outdated tech: The CRM, ERP, and digital infrastructure are a patchwork of broken systems and workarounds. Efficiency is nonexistent. No career path: Growth is not based on merit or performance—only favoritism or loyalty to specific individuals. You won’t be mentored or developed here.

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