Continuous Layoffs=bleak future - HCM Consultant ADP Employee Review

2.0
Jul 4, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

PTO is great. WFH work from home flexibility and...and...well that’s it.

Cons

Layoffs are consistent with little to no back filling. Positions being transitioned to India on a regular basis or to contractors (also in India). The reshuffling of clients prevents building and maintaining strong relationships that are needed in this business. Management alignment makes no sense! We’ve got payroll managers over benefits, they have no knowledge or ability to assist as needed. Don’t have a clue what their benefits reps do to fairly assess them annually or provide the support needed.

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Cons

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Pros

- Established company with a long history and relatively stable business operations. - Provides a sense of job stability compared to many organizations navigating rapid changes in the current AI-driven market. - Lower risk of frequent restructuring or large-scale layoffs than many high-growth technology companies. - Opportunity to work with experienced employees who have deep institutional and domain knowledge. - Predictable work environment that may appeal to individuals seeking long-term stability over rapid change. - Strong choice for professionals who value job security and a steady career path in an uncertain economic climate.

Cons

- Documentation is limited or rusted, and many operational processes lack clear runbooks or standardized procedures, making onboarding and troubleshooting more difficult than necessary. - If you're coming from a modern, fast-paced engineering environment, the organization may feel behind current industry practices and tooling. - Internal politics can sometimes outweigh technical merit or execution. - There are teams with very long-tenured employees where change and innovation can be difficult to drive. - Decision-making often involves multiple layers of approval, resulting in significant bureaucracy and slower execution. - Processes can move slowly, and collaboration is not always transparent across teams, leading to inefficiencies and occasional confusion around ownership. - In some areas, roles, responsibilities, and operational processes are not clearly defined, creating unnecessary chaos and inconsistent ways of working. - Engineering standards and best practices vary considerably between teams, making cross-team collaboration challenging. - Organizational change tends to happen slowly, which can be frustrating for employees who are focused on modernization, automation, and continuous improvement.

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