Strong compensation and culture derided by poor management
Account Executive, Strategic Alliances (Former Employee), Philadelphia, PA – April 9, 2013
Active provided it's employees with great compensation and benefits packages, as well as many opportunties for self improvement through career training and outside health/wellness services
However it suffered from high turnover, lack of overall direction and management oversight.
OPM rep (Former Employee), Frostburg, md – January 18, 2013
Pros: benefits are decent but expensive
Cons: everything
I worked at the one in frostburg md for many years. From management on down this place is horrible. No job security and one of the highest turn over rates in this area. Low paying, hours suck. I cantt say anything positive about this company at all. Pathetic!!
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Fun, sports related publically traded company
Senior Account Executive & Senior Account Manager (Current Employee), Bothell, WA – November 28, 2012
Pros: benefits, relaxed office environment.
Cons: inconsistent compensation plans for sales reps
Typical Day: Make sales calls to directors from around 8am - 2pm. Prospect more leads to finish the day. Keep track of everything in CRM system.
I've Learned: SaaS systems how they operate. Effective B2B Sales closing Techniques, How to breakthrough Gatekeepers, Resolving Contract negotiations, How to work smarter and not harder.
Management: Started – more... off excellent before company went public. Currently management doesn't seem to be on the same page as the sales team on a number of fronts: Announcements, Compensation, Turnover are the biggest.
Co-Workers: They are great! Really have enjoyed working with everyone there. Everyone for the most part is active and loves sports.
Hardest Part of the Job: Working thru difficult contracts.
Most Enjoyable: Working with people in the sports industry – less
Software Consultant (Former Employee), San Diego, CA – March 28, 2012
Could create my own work schedule, but they did not really promote based on skill it was based on who management was friends with.
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WorkWorkWork – April 12, 2012
I feel like every company only promotes based on who management is friends with... there is a trust factor and that is every company :)
Globalken – November 17, 2012
I like the statement in the post "management who was friends with" that is a known factor, this is why I run my own business, if I'm going to kiss-up to anyone, I will kiss-up to my clients/customers. This is what people told me, which I was too old no one wanted me, well, "they" will take the "who you know" before someone with the qualifications and education any day. So with all "that" going on, your own business is the way to go:>). The situation is about "how much" bottom line. So with my small shop analogy I will undercut all the big gurus out there.
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Great energy.
eCommerce Risk & Global Payments Manager (Former Employee), San Diego, CA – March 12, 2012
Pros: fast paced, emphasis on employee well-being
Cons: long hours, work/life balance
Active lives up to its mission as a vehicle to support the active lifestyle and it shows in the company culture. The work place is vibrant and energetic. Long hours and dedication are required, but the environment makes it much easier to take.
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Globalken – November 17, 2012
The best office environment is "you're" own office, you can decorate the office any way you want. I even listen to what music I want, G-R-E-A-T! :>)
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WorkWorkWork – April 12, 2012
I feel like every company only promotes based on who management is friends with... there is a trust factor and that is every company :)
Globalken – November 17, 2012
I like the statement in the post "management who was friends with" that is a known factor, this is why I run my own business, if I'm going to kiss-up to anyone, I will kiss-up to my clients/customers. This is what people told me, which I was too old no one wanted me, well, "they" will take the "who you know" before someone with the qualifications and education any day. So with all "that" going on, your own business is the way to go:>). The situation is about "how much" bottom line. So with my small shop analogy I will undercut all the big gurus out there.