Don't Work Here... - Anonymous employee R.R. Donnelley Employee Review

1.0
3 Oct 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Not a single thing, at all.

Cons

This is the single worst place I have ever worked. While the job responsibilities were okay, the work environment was terrible. Constant issues with coworkers creating unnecessary drama and a poorly managed department made for a hostile work environment. Management and HR do not care if the work environment is hostile or unsafe, which leads the issues to go unresolved. Reporting issues, such as sexual harassment and demeaning treatment by management is pointless because they ignore it. They claim to investigate, but never bother. Management, including top management, from multiple departments spend work hours harassing the female employees and calling associates demeaning names. On top of the poor working conditions, the benefits are absolutely atrocious. No 401(k) match, health insurance that doesn't pay for anything, and bad time off policies. They also tell you that they've had the best year yet, every single year, but then tell you that the plant didn't qualify for bonuses. So, there are no bonuses, ever. And, constant no works make paying the bills difficult. The pay is just okay, but not comparable to other manufacturing jobs in the area. Constantly losing good employees to other, better local plants who value their employees. Also, there is little/no safety training. There's a very short slide show and that's it. There are skids and pallets laying around. People are skipping and hopping around the work area, and chemicals are stored in the same areas where food is consumed. Safety rules are unfairly/unevenly applied, so some people are forced to wear steel toe shoes, while the rule is not enforced for all in-plant employees. I have no idea how this place stays in business. Do not work here.

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Cons

Pay: Things may be different now, but when I worked there, the pay felt uneven depending on the position. For example, proofreaders made around $17/hour, document specialists around $19/hour, and workflow coordinators around $22/hour (before shift differentials). Given the responsibilities of some roles, the compensation didn't always seem to match the workload. Parking: Parking was honestly one of the worst parts of working there. You almost have to consider it part of your commute. The main option is a multi-level parking garage, and your choices are usually either the top floor, where your car bakes in the sun all day, or the floor below, where the available spots are typically all the way in the back. Accessibility / Commute: The office is located in a very busy area, which can make getting in and out a hassle. Between traffic, the light rail crossings, finding parking, walking through the garage, crossing the lobby, and taking multiple elevators, the commute often felt longer than it should have been. Lunch: Lunch is a 30-minute unpaid break. It's standard, but it does mean your day ends up feeling longer since you're either working 7.5 hours plus lunch or staying an extra 30 minutes before heading home. My Experience: I worked on a team that supported a large law firm. From my perspective, the team often felt understaffed and overworked. During my time there, I also saw management change several times, which made it difficult to maintain consistency. One thing that was particularly frustrating was the lack of internal promotion opportunities. When leadership positions opened up, the company often chose external candidates instead of promoting people who were already doing the work and understood the clients. It was discouraging for employees who wanted to grow within the company, and I saw several experienced and knowledgeable coworkers leave after being passed over for advancement opportunities. That said, this was my experience with one specific team. Other teams may have had very different experiences, management styles, and opportunities.

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