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COBALT Graphics Distribution

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No salary increase. No RSP. Worst HR. Very toxic environment. Turnover is very high. - Manager COBALT Graphics Distribution Employee Review

1.0
24 Feb 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Bad company. Bad company. Bad company.They go through people like underwears.

Cons

If you don’t want nothing in life. Work for this bad company. No salary increase training far and few. No reviews on performance. Treat employees like numbers.Look at the review for Cansel. Same company and same owner.

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COBALT Graphics Distribution Response
7y
COBALT Graphics began operations in August 2018. COBALT Graphics evolved out of Cansel Survey Equipment as they had rapidly grown their Graphics business and it was time to create a free standing company solely focused on the Wide Format Graphics business. As we are rapidly evolving there are lots of changes and we are continually improving our business processes and improving our ability to service our customers. In response to this review, I would like to start by clarifying that there has been no managers that have left COBALT during their existence. Secondly, our current turnover is only slightly higher than industry standards and some of that was driven by the creation of a new company and the fact that some employees did not want to see change. The majority of our staff are in the sales profession and have a base salary and an uncapped commission environment. Many of our sales staff earn and above average total income based off the efforts and success that they put in. Our non-commissioned staff receive annual increases. Most of our staff receive some level of annual training and we easily surpass the Quebec mandated training requirements every year. We have quarterly staff meetings throughout the organization to ensure everyone is kept up to date and the managers have regular communication sessions with their employees. COBALT is a rapidly growing company with lots of opportunities for self starters. Our employee base is continuing to grow, our customer base is continuing to grow, our product line is continuing grow, and our market reach is continuing to grow. We have developed strategic relationships with vendors and customers.

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2.0
16 Apr 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Company had good benefits and unlike others here my HR experience was excellent as i always got an answer within a short time. -The non management staff are great people and as on to the experience there. -Newly renovated building -Good work life balance

Cons

-Management doesn't have a clue how to run the business. They may have been great at their jobs in the past but none are management quality and lack the fundamentals to lead their teams. -parent company Cansel controls the marketing which is a huge blow as they don't have a clue how to properly market for the graphics market. -Company re branded it self in August and wasted valuable dollars doing so with management traveling all over the county for their meetings. Haven't heard of Webex? It will be fun for them justifying all that travel to President. -No price book. no one in the company knows what exactly they sell. Constant talk about how its been more than 5 years for a rationalization but didn't see one until the day i left. -Website is horrible and no one is willing to do anything about it. Million meetings and noting changes. -hopefully you are good at meeting new people because the turnaround of employees is insane. Don't be surprised if you are without a job in a year

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COBALT Graphics Distribution Response
6y
Cobalt is quickly approaching our first year of operations. As with most new businesses, even those created out of other businesses, there are lots of challenges in the first year. We had to break away from our parent company with new systems and approaches. What worked for the parent company doesn't necessarily work in the graphics industry which was the purpose for creating Cobalt. Cobalt continues to grow and strengthen. Our systems and people continue to get better and better and our relationships continue to grow. Our e-commerce platform is best in class and we continue to add products to the site on a daily basis. Our customer love it and our employees are learning the benefits of it. I understand that the first year of any business is very tough, especially adapting to all the changes, but we are coming through it stronger and have great people to take us there.
5.0
6 Oct 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

COBALT is definitely a place that provides an immersive learning experience for those with great ambitions. The employees around me were a reflection of COBALT’s work ethics of accuracy and speed, focusing on effectiveness and efficiency as the core of their daily tasks. The management is also very unique as it truly applies the textbook definition of valuing employees as their best asset. This was a wonderful environment to be around and learn from. I think the experience at COBALT helped me gain many different communications, analytical, and technical skills. Probably the best work experiences I have had thus far. It is definitely a place for professional and personal growth, and a place for ambitions and achievements.

Cons

The work progresses fast and requires great attention to detail, only enjoyable for those who are willing to put their best effort and performance forward.

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COBALT Graphics Distribution Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your positive experience working with our company! We couldn’t agree more, our environment is fast-paced and those that thrive are as you said willing to put their best effort and performance forward. COBALT is an exciting company to be a part of right now. As we grow, we also want our employees to grow as well! It's employees like you that make our growth possible! We hope to cross paths with you again in the future, in the meantime best of luck with your continued professional development!
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