Great products, disappointing environment - Program Manager Crystal Group Employee Review

2.0
31 Oct 2022
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Pros

Developing really impressive products Nice, talented people Somewhat flexible work environment Monthly cash payouts when company achieves quality goals ESOP

Cons

No strategic vision or plan for growth and longevity. Senior management expects year over year sales growth by doing more of the same things, just better. Tactical focus and reactive, shoot from the hip business approach. Very siloed, cliquey environment. Lots of finger pointing. Employees focused on their own success and survival. No trust. Lack cohesive, effective senior management team. Within their respective roles and teams, some are strong leaders, others are not. Overall transparency and communication are extremely poor.

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5.0
30 July 2025
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Pros

My HR internship at Crystal Group was an incredibly rewarding experience. The team was welcoming, supportive, and eager to help me grow. I gained hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement, and felt like a valued part of the organization. This opportunity deepened my passion for HR, and I’m truly grateful for everything I learned during my time there.

Cons

It was way too short!

5.0
17 July 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Crystal Group is a unique place where you’re trusted to do meaningful work from day one. As a 100% employee-owned company, there’s a strong sense of accountability and pride, people genuinely care about the quality of what they do and how it impacts the bigger picture. The work is challenging in the best way, and leadership supports growth, innovation, and collaboration across teams. You’re not just another cog in the machine: You have a voice, and your ideas matter. It’s also rewarding to know the technology we build directly supports national defense, energy, and other critical industries. There’s purpose behind every project. Great people, strong values, and a culture that encourages ownership.

Cons

Crystal Group is growing quickly, which means change is constant and things can move fast but that momentum is exciting and leads to new opportunities.

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