Politics is the name of the game...start brown nosing asap!!!!! - Customer Service Representative Stericycle Employee Review

1.0
18 Dec 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-The benifits were great and you can buy stock at 15% discount -Always free food -The company is helping to save the environment

Cons

-I can't see how this company has a great review!!!! Politics is everything there in Customer service. If anyone in management does not like you for what ever reason, you are then labeled. You wont be able to move anywhere within the company because they will let you interview but never offer you the position! They start me off with low pay, but hired batches of new hires at more pay! Too many personal issues with everyone and a lot of people are back stabbers/liars...I was miserable. There is a HIGH turn around in Customer Service. If you speak up about an issue, management does not like you. They even make up their own rules about policies and what falls under their "umbrella" of a department! -Management leaks employees personal issues out to everyone and information/ rumors spread

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Cons

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Stericycle Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share this! We’re so glad to hear that your experience here has been a good one. It’s feedback like yours that reminds us why creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and proud of what they do is so important. We're grateful to have you on the team.
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Pros

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Stericycle Response
1mo
We really appreciate you taking a moment to reflect and share your journey with us. I’m sorry things haven’t gone as smoothly as they should, but your feedback is valuable and helps us make the improvements needed to create a better, more supportive place for everyone.
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