Edge Retreats Reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)

39% positive business outlook

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11 reviews
5.0
20 Mar 2024
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Pros

One of the most noteworthy aspects of Edge Retreats is its commitment to transparent communication. The company underwent a recent change in management just before I joined, and it was evident that they were dedicated to improving the workplace environment for employees. Edge Retreats fosters an environment where employees feel comfortable voicing their opinions, raising concerns, and seeking guidance from their immediate superiors. This commitment is exemplified by their approachability and receptiveness to feedback, particularly from supervisors like my boss, Oli Corkhill. Whether it's regarding work-related challenges, career aspirations, or personal concerns, the open-door policy not only builds trust between employees and their supervisors but also ensures that issues are addressed promptly and effectively. Knowing that my boss is always willing to listen and support me has significantly contributed to my job satisfaction and overall well-being at Edge Retreats.

Cons

A personal challenge that I encountered was a lengthy commute to the office. However, the company had a very proactive approach to addressing this issue. They demonstrated a strong commitment to employee well-being by being incredibly flexible with remote working opportunities. This accommodation significantly mitigated the impact of the long commute, allowing me to maintain productivity and work-life balance while reducing the strain associated with daily travel.

1.0
19 Apr 2023
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Pros

Rio and Loki, not much else...

Cons

It's amazing the CEO is responding to these reviews claiming they are malicious when only facts have been stated. The truth may hurt but it is merely a statement of reality, for everyone's benefit, and never malicious. They also imply (arguably maliciously, in a vain attempt to save face) these reviews may not be written by former employees yet they all provide information only a former or current staff members would know. But I'll stop short of publicly listing who got who in the secret Santa... And as for claiming to be friendly and welcoming, any CVs sent in are immediately deleted 'in case there's a virus in the attachment.'. And money is wasted on contacting solicitors to ask if action can be taken against anonymous factual reviews on sites like this. This is a company so ineptly and egotistically run, it will not exist in a few months. All new hires have already been laid off and the blinkered intransigence of its CEO prevents those left from doing their jobs effectively. The ice-berg has been struck, the ship is sinking. No one can safely express an opinion, speaking your mind is dangerous. Only the submissive can work for the CEO who will, whether she knows she's doing it or it, get rid of any employee whom she can not control. Employees are now being threatened with disciplinary action if they mention the company's financial struggles at interviews for other positions! There is no trust, she will hire experienced employees and then demand they work in the office every day, even if it means throwing away hundreds of pounds on taxis and hotels when train strikes happen. One employee from Bath was asked if they could get a train to Reading then get a taxi to and from the office on a train strike day. The expense of this alone to the company was likely more than the employee's weekly salary! Logic is sadly something this CEO can't see. 'Phone is King in sales' she says. But now as the company dies and the only way to save it is to get investors onboard, is she picking up the phone? I doubt it.

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Edge Retreats Response
3y
Dear Reader of reviews. We encourage you to come and meet us in person; the team and leadership are a friendly bunch. Unfortunately, Glassdoor does not validate whether someone was employed by a business or not, so malicious reviews can happen. We no longer manage this page nor respond to reviews on Glassdoor. Do call and ask to meet with us; we are welcoming and always make time to meet anyone interested in joining us.
1.0
24 Mar 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Really struggling to find one

Cons

There were so many things wrong that just giving a list of few will detain any mentally same individual will stay far away from this company. Ceo is not able to trust anyone and it shows on a daily basis with her micromanaging attitude and pettiness. Wfh is not contemplated in an industry where people are actually working remotely full time. You need to be in the office. All the time Plunking holiday included Don’t worry in case you have to wfh for some reasons you have to leave your laptop camera ON for all your shift. Turnover in this company is bigger than my socks one. They have a fantastic products ( but they do rent the Villa on behalf of the clients from third party so they are just the middle man) so I wonder what type of customers service they offer to clients with such a big turnover. They also great mental damage and career one on the people that disgracefully decide to work for them. Nine years into the business and when convenient they said they are a start up and still looking for investors (which is the reason why the ceo is constantly on a bad mood). Who’s gonna invest in a sinking boat like this one?

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Edge Retreats Response
3y
Dear Reader of reviews. We encourage you to come and meet us in person; the team and leadership are a friendly bunch. Unfortunately, Glassdoor does not validate whether someone was employed by a business or not, so malicious reviews can happen. We no longer manage this page nor respond to reviews on Glassdoor. Do call and ask to meet with us; we are welcoming and always make time to meet anyone interested in joining us.
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