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DataBank Holdings

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Discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace! - Data Center Technician DataBank Holdings Employee Review

1.0
18 Feb 2016
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Pros

If you want to be an under paid data center technician forever and you like doing everyone’s job ( janitorial, tile cutter, shipping/ receiving, mailman, security, rack builder, stocking beverages, garbage man, and plus all the IT side of things).

Cons

Little to no opportunity in moving up with the company, unless you’re in the Kansas City which I have seen email promoting a few individual that are already in high position. Even as a datacenter technician you will do customer care, network operation center work but won’t get equal opportunity. Top management has been ineffective and tyrannical, forced out many good people. Company has an arrogant streak that does not reflect reality of its marginal products & service. Weak management at all location, (Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO, Eagan and Edina, MN) and lack of communication informing data center technician about important dates. Could not afford simple tools for technician to use, some of the tech would bring their own. They could not afford simple time clock for employee to clock in and it was base on honor system. Sales team, sale engineer, GM/ DC manager, would not honest about coming into work. They do not put in the required time at the office, unless CEO, CFO, VP are coming into town. Upper management will take trip to MN location and stay for a couple days just to do an hour meeting that could be done via web conference. Company isn’t growing when they cannot get a full staff in MN location. Benefit is not good, after a couple visit to the dental clinic, stated it would cover but then later would get a payment owe because insurance decline. Some of the managers were trying to force all employees to get high deductible health plan.

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Pros

I have reliable coworkers and a boss who actually cares for their employees.

Cons

You accrue PTO so you start with 0.

5.0
6 May 2026
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Pros

DataBank has built a culture that is both clear and actionable. Expectations are well defined, and employees understand not only what is expected of them professionally, but also how they are expected to treat one another. The culture is reinforced consistently, creating an environment where accountability, respect, and collaboration are part of daily operations. Leadership demonstrates a healthy balance between driving performance and recognizing human realities. Employees are trusted to take ownership, learn from mistakes, and make corrections without fear-driven management. The company is experiencing strong growth, yet leadership has maintained a pace that feels intentional and sustainable rather than chaotic. Growth is handled with respect for employees, customers, and long-term organizational health.

Cons

I don't know that I have any specific cons. The company or people are not perfect, but what/who is and I am certainly not. The rapid growth of both the industry and the company can occasionally feel overwhelming. Expectations move quickly, priorities can shift fast, and employees are often asked to adapt in real time. Leadership generally recognizes these pressures and does not ignore the impact on employees, which helps keep the pace manageable. Growth has also created some challenges around policy and process consistency, particularly within corporate functions. At times, employees may believe they are following the correct process only to discover that procedures have recently changed. More proactive and centralized communication around policy updates would improve clarity and reduce frustration. The increasing public scrutiny and “not in my backyard” sentiment toward data centers across parts of the country is another area of concern for the industry as a whole. DataBank, however, has generally approached expansion responsibly by working carefully with local authorities and selecting locations that minimize impact on surrounding communities.

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