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Casella Waste Systems

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Rude and disrespectful - Anonymous employee Casella Waste Systems Employee Review

2.0
3 Apr 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I made some good friends, had some good times, and shared some good laughs.

Cons

Corporate management and regional management is very rude and disrespectful. Managers fail to provide any direction, guidance, or leadership. Any issues that arise involves numerous conference calls with your manager, their manager, their managers manager etc. etc. Which results in calls with a dozen people all talking over each other and the majority of them not knowing anything about what is going on. They don't empower people to do their job and make decisions on their own. However when things go wrong they are very quick to point the finger.

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Pros

Exceptionally “safe” work environment due to a helicopter management team that monitors everything, always. Privacy, autonomy, and trust are thoughtfully eliminated. Constantly changing procedures ensure employees never fall into the trap of confidence or efficiency. No formal training manual, which encourages learning through correction rather than preparation. Minimal support builds character, thick skin, and a strong appreciation for workplaces that function better than this one.

Cons

Quantity is valued far more than quality. Speed matters; accuracy and customer satisfaction are optional. Employees are regularly pushed to rush callers off the phone instead of resolving issues properly—because nothing says “customer service” like getting rid of the customer. When mistakes occur, the goal is not to fix the problem but to report it. This triggers long email threads where management explains what you did wrong—repeatedly—often copying half the company for maximum impact. Ironically, these nonstop emails keep employees away from customers while management wonders why metrics suffer. Micromanagement is excessive to the point of dysfunction, creating confusion, stress, and an atmosphere of constant surveillance. The environment lacks professionalism, accountability, and constructive leadership, making collaboration nearly impossible.

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