Red Flags Everywhere - Anonymous employee Workxpress Employee Review

1.0
9 Nov 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Only pro was that the team was dedicated.

Cons

-The most micromanaged team (by the CEO) anyone can ever work for. -Leadership/HR/Finance/Accounting is all the same person - Treff LaPlante, Founder and CEO -This 20+ year old company continues to call itself a start-up. -Work/Life Balance was nonexistant (you better make sure you're not expecting a baby because you will need to prioritize your dead-end career at CitizenDeveloper. -Almost zero benefits and archaic policies -No culture or values. -No flexibility whatsoever. -PTO was required to be taken if your internet was down at fault of your own. -UAR grant is a joke especially when the company is not growing. -No consistency on procedures/protocols. -Never signed new clients. -Work laptop received was 8 years old... and you call yourself a tech company? -Stay away unless you're very, very desperate...

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Workxpress Response
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Thank you for your review, and for noting that we have a dedicated team. Part of the reason the team remains dedicated for the 20+ years we've been in business is because they are each successful in their roles. To that end, we are sorry this wasn't a good fit. We would respectfully note that you had substantial flexibility throughout the day, working from home, to manage child care, etc., and that you had minimal interaction with the CEO. We'd also note that your role on the sales team did not lead to your signing new clients, despite the fact that new clients were signed. We sincerely hope that you find more success in your next endeavor.

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