Controlled, like a puppet - Senior Buyer H&R Block Employee Review

1.0
17 Feb 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is just ok.....(if pay for performance is real/true....pay would be great!

Cons

The performance review process is a joke. Managers know % they plan to give you, way before perf review is even administered. Senior management needs to really examine the quality of managers they have in key positions. The buddy hiring process needs to stop . Perhaps do an targeted anonymous "Managerial Leadership" survey....similar to the Associate Engagement survey.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Flexible availability. Path for promotion is obvious and quantified.

Cons

Bonus/commission it is based on level and sales so is low in states without a state tax form. Hourly wage comes out of bonus. Pressure to sell items that don't add to your commission. They push customer surveys but you can be penalized if someone complains about the company, price, amount of emails etc even though you have no control. Some employees are frustratingly low quality and you will spend time helping or fixing their mistakes time that works against your commission. You are expected to answer phones, make appointments, scan, print, take money, help new comers all while maximizing returns. If you take over someone's client and find a mistake you are expected to work against your commission to file amendments peace of mind claims etc.

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