Don't believe what they are selling you - Anonymous employee Beacon Digital Employee Review

1.0
11 May 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-You get to work with some really smart people -Some of the clients are nice -Remote work

Cons

-Any positive reviews pre-2022 are 100% true, this agency used to be great to work at, all positive reviews in 2022 (to date) are either asked by HR to add OR someone who lives near the office in Beacon or both -Clear divide between teams leads to friction that no one wants to address -They can't afford to give raises to anyone so everyone gets a title bump, regardless of if it's earned -Leadership has no idea what they are doing, mismanagement on their part leads to frequently losing clients -"We need the revenue" is the slogan and leads to the onboarding of very toxic clients who know they can abuse the teams -The CEO & leadership team don't understand how to onboard clients and then point fingers when it doesn't work out -Huge turnover of tenured employees isn't seen as a red flag -Micro-managing leadership, you'll get in trouble if you do not clock your time daily -16% increase in benefits expenses in one year -No 401K match

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Beacon Digital Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at our company. I appreciate your perspective, and I value the opportunity to address your concerns. We strive to create an environment that encourages open dialogue and constructive feedback. I regret that you feel there is friction between some teams within the company. I recognize the importance of fostering collaboration and addressing any issues that may arise. Whenever issues are brought to our attention, we actively work to resolve them in order to ensure that workplace dialogue and communication is constructive and supportive. Regarding titles and compensation, I understand that these are important considerations for our employees. We regularly evaluate our compensation structures and strive to provide fair and competitive packages. Two sources we consult regularly are Agency Management Institute salary guides as well as HubSearch. While financial constraints may limit our ability to provide raises at times, we are committed to recognizing and rewarding employees for their contributions and achievements. That experience may differ based on the specific background or situation of individual employees, but we have quarterly and annual reviews with every employee to assess needs. Client onboarding and management are areas where we continuously seek improvement. We appreciate your feedback. Your insights are valuable in helping us refine our practices and deliver better outcomes for both our teams and clients. I have not observed the finger-pointing that is referenced, but will bring this to our leadership team to discuss and try to understand the issue you are referring to in more depth. We understand your concerns about turnover and micro-management. We are committed to creating a positive work environment that fosters employee growth and autonomy. We strive to strike a balance between providing guidance and allowing our employees the freedom to excel in their roles. When it comes to time tracking, this is the one piece of data that we need from employees in order to understand critical metrics about our business -- employee utilization, service profitability, and client profitability. Without employees accurately tracking time, we have none of the data that helps us make decisions about our agency. If it feels like micro-management, it shouldn't. This is a standard practice in most agencies, and some go much further than we do, and even require time tracking in order to get paid. Regarding benefits expenses and 401K match, we regularly review our benefits package to ensure it meets the needs of our employees while considering the financial viability of the company. While we may not always be able to offer certain benefits, we aim to provide competitive options that align with industry standards. We do hope to offer a 401K match in the future as well as increase our employer contribution to healthcare expenses. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns. We appreciate your dedication and contributions during your time with us. If you have any further feedback or suggestions, I encourage you to reach out to our HR team. Your insights are essential in our ongoing efforts to improve and create a positive work environment for our employees. And, I can assure you, I very much do listen to any and all feedback to find areas for improvement. With much gratitude and wishing you ongoing success, Whitney

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1.0
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Those not in leadership are amazing, talented, and capable people.

Cons

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