Remington Hotels Employee Reviews about "corporate office"

Pros

I have been at Remington for about 3 months and have learned so much. They are a great company to work for. Everyone is really nice and helpful. I have received amazing training from my boss and I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity. Management is great. This industry is changing but you can tell that Remington is willing to make changes that improve the company. You can tell how much the CEO cares about the company, and I really appreciate that as an employee. If you are thinking about applying here, I would recommend it. They have great health benefits and a fantastic wellness program. We even have a gym at the corporate office. I have really enjoyed my job over the last few months, and I am very thankful I get to learn from all the experienced professionals at Remington.

Cons

Some of the technology could use some improvement but its a very minor problem that I know we are working on solving.

Pros

Remington is an experienced company that cares about their employees. I am provided with the key resources, support and tools to perform in my job. The executive leadership at the corporate office and property level have implemented great programs that focus on the associate.

Cons

There are no downsides to working at Remington.

Pros

The biggest pro is that the new president is forward thinking and at least seems to be somewhat concerned with the people on property. He's also open to new ideas if data doesn't support his preconceived notions. Corporate office is so behind technologically that you'll have plenty of opportunity to learn new skills as new technology is being introduced as well as make a name for yourself by introducing new reporting Ashford typically gives out stock to Remington corporate associates

Cons

HR clearly doesn't abide by the ethical guiding principle. Almost all of the 5 star reviews for the last 6 months are from GMs and VPs as there has been a company wide initiative to increase the company's reputation. It was in the lower 2s in November 2017. Most reviews after November 2017 should be taken with a grain of salt Company's technology is awful. Financials and databases are done almost exclusively in Excel Bonuses at the corporate level are almost exclusively for VPs and above Remington makes it extremely difficult for hotel staff to earn bonuses. This as well as lower pay resulted in a ton of turnover. This may be changing with the new president It was definitely an old boys club until January

Pros

Experience gained at company Remington is really trying to become more forward thinking and changing in the world of hospitality

Cons

Almost never saw anyone from corporate office Management at hotel level Unfair treatment Bullying culture

Pros

Honestly, there is very little I can say is a positive.

Cons

Everything is managed from the Corporate Office in Dallas. All essential decisions have to be funneled up to the President of the company so decisions are achingly slow. All pay rates/scales are also handled at the Corporate office in Dallas. Starting pay rates are starting pay rates, no negotiations. If you want a higher starting pay, it requires an effort akin to an Act of Congress. Specifically, you have to get your local competitors pay then submit it up the chain, again to the President for approval. He physically signs the document and it is sent back to the hotel for record keeping. And if you don't have that physical signoff on file during an audit, you get in all kinds of trouble. Let's move on to benefits. Their insurance plan has no office visit co-pays. It is 100% you responsibility to pay out of pocket until you hit your annual deductible. Yes, there is an HSA for some of that, so there is a positive I should have put up top. Moving on, other cons. They deliver your room service in paper grocery type bags. Yes, paper Whole Foods type paper bags. I mean come on, I might expect that at a Motel 6, but in some of the brands they manage?? i.e. Marriott, Hilton, etc No ice machines in any guest area. You can order it from room service or get it from their grab and go market. Cheesy, very cheesy. Promotions are financially not worth taking. There is an increase % you can get and that is it. So, IF you make the decision to come here, get your title or experience and move on because that's what most do.

Pros

Large cubicle size, free Starbucks coffee and snacks in break room, fellow co-workers are nice

Cons

- Unethical. One of the guiding principles the company says they stand for is to be Ethical. -The CEO and a few higher ups routinely break guiding principles and expect the same for the people under them. You will be punished if you choose to take the ethical route. - Can only watch Fox News in the breakroom, do not change the channel or you will be reprimanded (the CEO is a conservative Christian) - The corporate office wouldn't be a bad place to work, but the higher ups make it a place where you dread going to work everyday because of micromanagement.

Pros

Love my coworkers....enjoy my managers. They are empathetic and doing the best they can. They live and die by the " we need to make flow" rule. Which means they take my shifts when business is down to attempt to meet margins.

Cons

The corporate office is hopelessly inept. My previous hotel looked forward to visits from corporate because it meant encouragement and support: Now the DVP arrived and scares my managers with just ridiculous statements about how many books he has sold and how many speaking engagements he has. We see through the phoniness . Frankly any boss who suggests to me to read his updates in linked in is not worth working for.