A ton of potential, but steadily embracing mediocrity - Anonymous employee American Tower Employee Review

2.0
5 Sept 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, good paid-time off (3 weeks + 3 floating + 1 week at 3 and 6 years), stable and company, stock awards.

Cons

A company that stands for nothing but the lowest common denominator. Senior leadership appears oblivious, stumped by culture issues, and focused solely on acquisitions. The company is in a constant state of reorganization to scrape small gains out of processes and try to cope with aggressive expansion. Extremely high turnover due to low base salaries and minimal investment in most employees while growth is record-breaking year after year. Appalling treatment of contract employees. Massive IT issues stemming from talent drain, antiquated methodologies, and lack of leadership. Incomprehensibly slow at responding to serious issues. Virtually no environmental responsibility initiatives and a minimal approach to philanthropy for a company of this size.

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5.0
20 Mar 2026
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Pros

-Competitive Pay Package -Opportunity to Grow - Supportive Management

Cons

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3.0
2 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Overall, it’s not the worst place to work, but there are several shortcomings the company needs to address. The biggest positive is the people — about 95% of the team was great to work with and genuinely trying to do their best for the company and for themselves. The 401(k) match is strong, though it does require several years of employment before fully vesting. The overall benefits package is average — not exceptional, but generally decent.

Cons

Below‑market compensation and less‑than‑desirable annual raises and bonuses. Increases at the time of promotions were often limited due to a lack of employee leverage. Long‑term employees were not brought up to market rates, while new hires frequently came in earning more than those with tenure and proven performance. Subpar HR team — they are focused solely on protecting the company rather than supporting employees. Unfair practices regarding hybrid and remote schedules. Many employees are allowed to work remotely while the company preaches to the rest that remote work is not an option. Even individuals on the same team or within the same department are given different arrangements. Senior staff are often granted privileges that their direct reports are denied. They heavily preach cost‑cutting, yet allow certain teams to be wasteful and fund perks or community engagement events that fall short of their goals and misuse resources.

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