You get what you put in - Senior Recruiter Cielo Employee Review

4.0
8 Oct 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The company sets you up for success by letting you dictate your path here. The work load and expectations vary greatly from client to client, but if you're ready to put in the effort, you will be rewarded. I came to the company for their competitive pay, and the potential for growth. The growth continues to stay steady, and the opportunities here seem to be endless. I work remotely, which can provide it's own set of challenges, but Cielo does a great job to include remote employees and set them up for success. In addition to the great professional atmosphere, the relationships I've built at Cielo are the strongest I've had professionally. I'm not sure what it is, but they grow them nice in Wisconsin.

Cons

Just a few cons to note: 1. The IT department is a nightmare. I've had a great deal of softphone issues, and they have never given me a solution. 2. The onboarding process is rough for new employees - particularly remote staff. There is no Cielo onboarding - each team is responsible for creating their own training program. They are growing fast enough to create a Cielo branded training day for new employees, walking them through company-wide systems and best practices. Trying to connect with a remote employee who doesn't have their softphone or communicator set up is a nightmare. Which brings me to my next point... 3. Cielo just onboarded their 1000th employee - why is SKYPE their main choice for interoffice instant messaging? It's incredibly difficult to find coworkers on Skype, and I probably get "catfish" requests once a week. Is it that expensive to have an office standard communicating system? Skype seems pretty second rate... 4. This seems silly, but... THERE'S NO HOLIDAY PARTY!! Huh? How is there not a budget for this?? 5. They have a strong program for internal recruiter training. I wish they had a management development path as well.

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Cielo Response
10y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We are working diligently to improve our technical infrastructure and hope you can experience the changes soon!

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Unlimited PTO Remote work Work/Life balance

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Cielo Response
3mo
Hi, this is Cherice Schmidt – EVP, Client Services. Thank you for your candid feedback and for your five years of dedication to Cielo. I appreciate you highlighting the positive aspects of our workplace flexibility, including unlimited PTO and remote work options. However, I am deeply concerned about the anxiety and uncertainty you're experiencing regarding job security and compensation. I want to acknowledge the impact that organizational changes have had on you and your colleagues. While we must make difficult decisions to remain competitive in our evolving market, we understand these changes affect real people and their families. Your feedback about compensation, particularly regarding bonuses and merit increases, is heard and valued. We regularly review our total rewards structure to ensure competitiveness, and your specific concerns about healthcare costs and merit increases will be carefully considered in our ongoing evaluations. The perception that there's inequity between leadership and staff compensation is concerning, and I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We strive for transparency in our decision-making processes, and your feedback helps us identify areas where we need to improve both our communication and our practices. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific situation and concerns in more detail. Please reach out to me directly at Cherice.Schmidt@cielotalent.com.
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