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FirstCarbon Solutions

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Great Team but Poorly Managed - ESG Project Manager FirstCarbon Solutions Employee Review

3.0
8 Nov 2024
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Pros

The team is great, the work is interesting and the clients are awesome

Cons

Management doesn't know how to manage. They stuck the team with a terrible project management tool so most supplement with their own or Excel & they don't listen when we say it doesn't work for us, They don't train us then seem confused when we're not trained. The actual people doing the work are great, but I'm happy to be out of there because there is no real leadership from leadership.

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FirstCarbon Solutions Response
1y
Thank you for recognizing our great team, our interesting work, and our awesome clients. Our industry is continually progressing, and we enjoy what we do. With an evolving industry and projects, we regularly evaluate our processes and tools for efficiencies that benefit both staff and clients. On an annual basis we encourage staff feedback via “360” reviews on cross-functional teams, including feedback on leadership, to identify opportunities for training and improvement.

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5.0
28 Jan 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company's mission it to creative positive impact and value, and they deliver on that both externally and internally. Working on projects that support responsible growth and development and advance the UN SDGs means that we can all take pride in our daily contributions. And, with remote work options and an open forum for career development, the company is invested in creating a positive impact in the team's lives. Despite having employees across many time zones, there are opportunities to connect virtually for "water cooler" time.

Cons

The US and larger global organization cover a wide range of brands, products, and service offerings, so it can be challenging to keep up with what other teams are working on as we get busy on individual projects. Learn Over Lunches and internal newsletters help to bridge those gaps.

4.0
5 Jun 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Positive environment. I feel like I’m part of a team even though everyone is virtual. I appreciate the autonomy and responsibility given to me and that there is support when needed. Lots of highly trained experts in their fields to parter with and all are friendly; however’ it can be hard to schedule time with them. Management does a great job checking in with team members.

Cons

Deadlines are tight and expectations are high. Benefits are not extensive. Sometimes project directors are too deferential to clients.

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FirstCarbon Solutions Response
10mo
Thank you for recognizing our positive environment. We take pride in maintaining a strong team culture and open communication no matter where our employees and leadership team are based. To facilitate communication and scheduling, we remind staff to keep their calendars current. We monitor utilization and workload across our teams, and have several evergreen positions open in a continuing effort to grow our team. We encourage open communication between supervisors and teams to ensure manageable expectations. We are also proud to say that our current benefits package is above average within our industry. Please reach out to HR – we’d love to hear your suggestions or answer any questions you have.
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