Needs A LOT of Improvement - Receptionist/Receptionist Relief Allied Universal Employee Review

1.0
22 May 2017
Recommend
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Pros

*Management is somewhat friendly *Coworkers are easy to get along with *Willing to negotiate with pay

Cons

*When I was first hired, they wanted me as a full-time receptionist. Then after I got the job and did my interview, they told me that I wasn't going to be a receptionist, just a receptionist breaker. And my hours changed on me too, which wasn't okay. *Call offs are impossible. You have to call four hours in advance in order for it to be excused, which to me is ridiculous. I'm not saying to call in like 15 minutes before the start of your shift but at least make it 1-2 hours before, not 4. *Good luck asking for time off. I asked for a few days off well in advance (three months) and I was denied because they just would not cover for that time. *To me, the way things are run seem VERY unorganized. For some people who wanted my position, they were able to train in three days. For me, it took almost 3 weeks. I understand wanting to make sure I know everything, but you're wasting the time of the other employees who have things to do. *If you have a family emergency/get sick at work, you run the risk of getting written up for it if you leave early. *Good luck being a female at my site. Every little thing is scrutinized, and you're constantly wondering if you're gonna get talked to. I was wearing a shirt that covered up my shoulders, no cleavage, and yet I still got talked to because it was "inappropriate and provocative". I even showed it to my extremely conservative grandma and she liked it, so it's really irritating when other employees are wearing pretty much the same thing. *You WILL get written up for not smiling. I found that out yesterday. I was sitting in a lobby and I didn't hear my supervisor come in, so I didn't immediately look up at her and greet like she wanted me to, and she said she was either going to write me up or send me home due to my attitude. I did end up saying hi and I tried to apologize but that wasn't good enough. *****************UPDATE (05/30)******************* *Last week, I filed a sexual harassment complaint against someone who made me feel EXTREMELY uncomfortable (to the point where I didn't want to come to work). Today, my supervisor told me not to file one again, because I'll be perceived as a "snitch" and a "trouble-maker". I am going to HR about this, and will possibly be taking legal action if it happens again. I plan on switching companies immediately. I haven't even been here a full month yet.

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Cons

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We’re so glad to hear about your positive experience! Your dedication is what makes our team thrive.
1.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the people you meet are cool and you make real good connections with the professional guards (not a lot, but i got lucky)

Cons

*Management doesn't answer their phones *Management don't want to help you address the issues onsite unless the manager of that site has an issue. *Rude and non responsive office. *Operations managers and client managers are useless. (Their assistants do a better job than they do) *The guards are not the priority to management and the company. Very childish and hostile environment. *A lack of structure, communication and support.

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