In my 40 years of experience as customer professional this has been the worst company I have ever worked for! - Security Officer Allied Universal Employee Review

1.0
9 Oct 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Expedient interview and new onboarding process for applicants.

Cons

Lack of training, new employees snowfire security background we're not adequately advised of prevalent industry expectations. Unclear post assignment, lack of direction, treated as an expendable commodity rather than as a human being. Abused by management. All feedback negative and absolutely no acknowledgement of positive achievement. Manager repeatedly threatens employees violation of company policy and EEOC regulation.

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