Alex Brands Reviews

2.4

24% would recommend to a friend

(39 total reviews)

Michael Cornell

31% approve of CEO

12% positive business outlook

Alex Brands has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 39 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Alex Brands employee rating is 31% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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39 reviews
1.0
30 Jul 2016

It's Who you know not what you know

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You have to write something here so here it is The parking lot is large Revolving door at entrance good for revolving staff

Cons

Not what you know but who you know or knew New management team brought in former associates that they used to work with Allowed to bully existing long standing staff Many of them had Neither the education or experience equal to any of the employees who departed Required college degrees of new employees when immediate supervisors have only a high school degree Actual Family relationship among employees create special privileged group whom are allowed to do what others would be reprimanded if not terminated for Very Poor attendance Disrespectful to supervisors and co-workers Harassment Unprofessional language in a business environment both spoken and written Unable to supervise them because of their Teflon shields Turnover since sale from wonderful founding owners is very high 3 vp of sales in three years Huge layoff of original staff from founding owners It's anything but arts and crafts or fun and games More like the game of sorry

3.0
26 Jul 2017

Good as a stepping stone.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly environment and compensation is mid-scale.

Cons

Management has a hard time keeping their word. No bonuses, no raises, no reviews and if so, a number of months late. Directors and VPs are very under qualified in certain departments. Many staff members lack the basic office skills needed in today's tech-leading atomosphere. Management needs a heavy 'Face lift.'

4.0
3 Jan 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I love my job at Alex, coworkers and better commute since moving to the new Fairfield office. My job has allowed me to use the skills I have and learn new ones as well. It continues to challenge me and, while it's not perfect, is a great place to work.

Cons

The growth of company is too fast, not allowing for stability or time to hire enough employees to cover the workloadm causing some employees to become exhausted, stressed and frustrated. CS manager has been allowed to create a toxic work environment. She treats employees badly to the point of being abusive and has made a few cry. The few who do the most complaining do the least amount of work, spending hours a day online. Lack of communication everywhere.

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