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Faster Solutions Reviews

3.8

62% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

Kara Knowles

43% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Faster Solutions has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Faster Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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15 reviews
1.0
20 Apr 2023

Would Not Recommend

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Your coworkers are great to work with, and they are willing to hire candidates with minimal work experience so it could be a great learning opportunity for those just entering the work force.

Cons

The company is mismanaged and poorly run. There is an insanely high turnover rate, both for clients and employees and there’s definitely a reason for it. I was hopeful for the position, but it just didn’t age well. They micromanage and love to point fingers when things go wrong. I had requested on multiple occasions to have a meeting so that I could discuss the process and where things may have been going wrong, which they seemed very open too, but never followed through on. It is a very fast paced environment, you do nothing but put out fires. They are very good at looking appealing (again, both to clients and employees) but the follow through just isn’t there and they refuse to change.

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Faster Solutions Response
3y
Dear Mr. P. Hart, We appreciate your contribution to our team. We are a team of dedicated and highly motivated individuals who are committed to achieving our goals and making a positive impact in the world. We value teamwork, communication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We understand that our high standards and expectations may not be suitable for everyone. Our mission is not easy, and it requires a level of dedication and commitment that not everyone is willing or able to provide. However, for those who are up to the challenge, the rewards are immeasurable. We pride ourselves on our ability to develop and mentor team members who may have minimal work experience, providing them with a unique learning opportunity to grow and develop their skills. We believe in the power of teamwork, and we work together to achieve our goals and support one another in times of need. We acknowledge your concerns about the turnover rate of the modern workforce and the need for adapability. We understand that the fast-paced nature of our work can be challenging, but it is also what sets us apart from the competition. We take pride in our ability to put out fires and provide top-notch service to our clients, even in the face of adversity. We are always open to feedback and constructive criticism. We believe that continuous improvement is the key to success, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have. However, we do have high expectations for our team members, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of excellence. Thank you for tenure, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Respectfully, Your Team
3.0
25 June 2022

Just didn't age well

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Faster Solutions makes a solid effort to show it cares about its employees - monthly lunches to celebrate launches, always hearing how much employees are valued/appreciated, being pushed to be your best and learn the latest in web dev/marketing as well as your clients' industries. They're willing to take a chance on people and teach them, and this is where I learned so much of what I know.

Cons

This is ... the poster child for everything employees are saying they're done with amid the Great Resignation. It's on two people to schedule all of their peers, every hour of every workday... so if you want autonomy in your worklife and to be trusted to manage your own tasks, this ain't it. Every task -- from sending out basic emails to monthly client reports -- follows a specific process, created 15+ years ago, and documented (youll be asked why you didn't read it repeatedly). "Why didn’t you follow the process?" Or "why didn't you use the template?" Is asked when it's found that you didn't follow specific steps or a specific template. Why? Because people can't be trusted to manage their own tasks or write their own emails -- just ask. The two people scheduling are also in charge of all client communications. One person responds to either all website service needs + marketing client needs, OR all website build clients + web service needs. There are 60+ marketing clients and one account manager. There's anywhere from 12 - ? Website builds at one time. There's anywhere from one to two marketing technicians to do the work on ALL 60+ marketing accounts. You're also in charge of FS' marketing strategy which you meet on monthly. OH and all 60+ marketing clients need a monthly phone call ... from one account manager... too. Also keep up on all trends and strategy suggestions coming out because our clients expect us to stay on top of this as we're the experts. If this sounds like too much for one person, don't worry: 1.) The creative writing for blogs and social media are the absolute back-burner items after the processes in place and 2.) You're just not scheduling it correctly, if you scheduled it correctly, there'd be enough time. Are the bosses abusive as a past review says? NO 🙄. But one will absolutely fly off the handle at you for not keeping all 60+ marketing clients and 100+ website service clients (or a dozen web build clients) happy at once, then kind of apologize later and then do it again in moments of panic. It's exhausting. OH, and company flexibility is great, unless you have an appointment that's not at lunch. Will you be deducting Vaca time for that? If *you* take your toddler to an appointment -- or worse are expecting a child -- and you're allowed to just come and go, then *everyone else* will think they don't have to follow the rules. This is why there is a process in place. Overall, the only people who matter more than staff are the clients. When you're preparing to leave, you're given a 5-page exit list so your team and clients can survive without your overtime hours that you couldn't have done your job without and your dedication. There is so much emphasis placed on the completion of this doc that if you wanted an exit interview, it's not coming. Also don't plan to say your goodbyes to any of the 60+ clients you've come to love. You send a basic template with no personality email to say there's been a change but not to worry.

3.0
27 Sept 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Small company so close teams

Cons

Small teams so have to cover a lot work

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Faster Solutions Response
4y
Our design and marketing teams are the best in the industry. Everyone at Faster Solutions comes in with strong work ethic and gets big things done. Our teams work closely together to deliver great service for our clients. When 4:30 rolls around, it's time to feel accomplished and celebrate. Thanks to you and all team members, we're celebrating 25 years in business.
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