Stonebridge Companies Employee Reviews about "stonebridge"

Pros

The relationships that were built over the years have been incredible with coworkers. The company used to be a welcoming and great place to work.

Cons

As many reviews state, profit is much more valuable than their employees. During the pandemic, they made everyone take a 20% pay reduction (for almost a full year), cut staff, removed 401K match, decreased cell phone reimbursement, removed transportation benefits, and cut bonuses. Health benefits are expensive leaving your net income very low with all other benefits removed. For those that stayed on during the pandemic and expressed their concerns, the messaging was "be lucky you have a job". Unfortunately, for Stonebridge, you'll notice the amount of jobs available, their hardworking employees are no longer buying into the messaging of "be lucky you have a job" and are now seeking companies that pay fairly and treat their employees appropriately. If you're considering this company for a career, I would highly recommend looking elsewhere.

Pros

Typically most GM's care about their employees

Cons

When the Coronavirus hit, they full on terminated everyone at the hotel levels except managers. No notice, just see ya. Shows they don't really care about their employees only money. Where other hotels are just laying off or at least maintaining benefits, Stonebridge just full on fired everyone. Even those of us that have been loyal for 2-5 years.

Pros

You learn alot of life lessons.

Cons

I find in funny how 99% of the 5 star reviews are upper management. Seriously, read the reviews. "Pros: not many millennials " "Cons: if you didnt like it here, it is because you have no work ethic." Everyone was super defensive and pushed everything negative on their employees. Very high turn over. The hotel I work at now, and have for 2 years, hires alot of Stonebridge employees. Not because they craft and nurture great workers but because they don't recognize their work potential and we understand the desperation to leave Stonebridge.

Pros

They franchise Marriott and Hilton properties

Cons

Zero work-family life balance for hotel General Managers the expectation is your available 24/7/365 there is no tolerance for not working 50 plus hours a week. They provide zero benefits to hourly employees, the hardest working, lowest paid, and there are zero perks. During the holiday's the company couldn't even purchase a small turkey for the associates. The associate holiday party the hotels if lucky might get a budget of $5 per associate to spend. Many properties might look good on the outside but the building inside is falling apart. Stonebridge Companies once Stonebridge Investment Companies enough said.

Pros

Great facade but you will learn quickly that is all it is, a facade.

Cons

HR is not for the employees, so unless you want to be on the hit list don’t go to HR with any sort of problem or suggestions. The “new sheriff” (her own words) is unbelievably discriminatory and should be disciplined but she is the one who would do the discipline, so it’s never going to happen. Just because you have people trying to fix the negative reviews doesn’t mean it will fix the horrible culture. Should be called Stonebridge Hostile Companies instead of Hospitality

Pros

There are no pros. Terrible management from corporate to property level.

Cons

Unprofessional, unethical, unqualified management, lack of available capital to fix problem areas (it goes to the owner's pocket instead), poor wages for market, poor benefits, high turnover. Corporate encourages management to post favorable reviews on here because their rating was so low. Started an offshoot company, under another name, to disassociate from the Stonebridge name. Stonebridge is the least respected name of all hotel management companies. It's a laughing stock to other companies.

Pros

New technology for reporting and budgeting Employee discounts for restaurants/hotel stays

Cons

My experience with Stonebridge was EXTREMELY disappointing. I was sold on the message of the company going in a new direction, with a focus on training, internal opportunity for candidates, and employee retention, but I quickly realized this was not the case. I received no training, my General Managers on property were inadequately experienced/trained to lead a hotel, and there was a constant turn over of above property leadership. The message coming from the corporate office is never consistent, and there is no feedback given for how to advance within the company. There are a few people in senior leadership roles who are trying to turn the ship, but the support isn't there from top leadership to allow the company to move in a positive direction Pay was significantly less than what would be comparable at other area hotels. Expense checks consistently take 6-8 weeks to be paid after submittal Little to no appreciation is shown to employees, even when their performance far exceeds expectations

Pros

Upper management truly cares about all employees. Hard work is noticed and rewarded. Since I started at Stonebridge less than a year ago, the company has come leaps and bounds. They encourage their employees to be the best they can and help them to reach their goals. Stonebridge allows you to have a wonderful work/life balance.

Cons

I honestly have nothing negative to say about Stonebridge.

Pros

Stonebridge is investigating time and money to improve our property. They are available to the staff and seem to value our stability and happiness. Contrary to previous reviews, I have been truly impressed by Senior Management. They seem to be a highly motivated and solid team of experts.

Cons

As with all companies, Stonebridge could use some work on communication between the corporate office and their properties.

Pros

Physically, a nice hotel to work in. The staff was kind and helpful.

Cons

I suspect that upper management is told to give the impression that they care about what we hourly employees have to say, but I don't think they do. Things don't change, don't improve. Floor staff in restaurant is either over-staffed or under. F&B director doesn't adapt to changing situations. Doesn't care about his team. In fact, I heard him say some awful things to other employees about one employee in particular. Jeez, if you don't like us just keep your thoughts to yourself. Not professional at all. Also, wages are at sub-industry levels and I was reduced from full-time to part-time so they wouldn't have to contribute to my insurance plan. Thanks for that. Hope the money that Stonebridge saved will help someone at the corporate office buy a nice new suit or shiny car.