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private:ezcater
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
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Apr 5th, 2024 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ezCater
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Sales Associate
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Boston, MA
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Great experience
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Great interview experience. Strong culture.
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None that I can think of
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0.0
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5.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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1091370
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Open
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Apr 7th, 2024 09:29PM
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Apr 7th, 2024 09:29PM
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ezCater
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Consumer Goods
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Food Producers
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private:ezcater
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
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Apr 5th, 2024 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ezCater
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Sales Associate
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Boston, MA
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Great experience
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Great interview experience. Strong culture.
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None that I can think of
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0.0
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5.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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1091370
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Open
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Apr 7th, 2024 09:29PM
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Apr 7th, 2024 09:29PM
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ezCater
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Consumer Goods
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Food Producers
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private:ezcater
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
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Apr 1st, 2024 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ezCater
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Data Engineer
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Boston, MA
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Growing
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Fast growing environment with a lot of ways to contribute
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Priorities shift rapidly and the backlog sometimes changes from underneath your feet.
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0.0
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4.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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1091370
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Open
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Apr 2nd, 2024 03:02PM
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Apr 2nd, 2024 03:02PM
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ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
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Food Producers
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private:ezcater
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
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Mar 25th, 2024 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ezCater
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Account Executive
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Boston, MA
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Great place to work
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Love the unlimited PTO offering.
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Hmmm. I think they can diversify the management. Lots of Boston group think.
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0.0
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5.0
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0.0
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0.0
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5.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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1091370
|
Open
|
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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4.0
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Open
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|
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Mar 28th, 2024 06:00PM
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Mar 28th, 2024 06:00PM
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ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
|
Food Producers
|
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private:ezcater
|
https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
|
Mar 21st, 2024 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ezCater
|
Senior Software Engineer
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Denver, CO
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most TOXIC place I've worked
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1. Unlimited PTO - In theory, enjoy unlimited PTO, but brace yourself for a tsunami upon your return. Additionally, brace for quarterly shifts in priorities; don't be surprised if the entire team has shifted focus to the next shiny object.
2. Spend - You receive plentiful swag, and they invest significantly in sending you to Boston every quarter. However, those quarterly gatherings are totally useless and utterly time-wasting. It's essentially just the CTO's self-indulgence at the cost of your valuable time.
3. Financial Security - The company's financial stability is crucial in today's tech market. Picture a troupe of clowns freely wielding a limitless credit card to cater to your needs.
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At Ecater, a dictatorial engineering culture led by the CTO stifles collaboration, fosters fear-based leadership and constrains innovation. Micromanagement and a dearth of autonomy contribute to high turnover and a reluctance to embrace change, while the lack of accountability sustains the toxic atmosphere. These dynamics impede creativity, innovation, and employee morale, posing a significant threat to the company's long-term prosperity.
The CEO preaches about failing fast, yet the punitive atmosphere in engineering penalizes mistakes without allowing room for risk-taking or learning. Public shaming in group settings further erodes psychological safety.
With a non-technical CTO, engineering leadership lacks technical expertise and stability, with a revolving door of leaders. The remaining ones are the worst. Middle management at Ecater is in disarray, characterized by inept Directors contributing to a chaotic environment. Senior Managers and Managers, largely inexperienced in personnel management, are embarking on a collective experiment, further complicating the situation.
One can linger here for extended periods without contributing substantially. Essentially, the engineering department fails to produce tangible results. I haven't witnessed any deliverables with meaningful business impact throughout my tenure.
The hero culture is promoted here, and individualism wins over teamwork, focusing on individual achievements rather than collective efforts. Entrenched in the toxic culture are the old guards operating within trusted circles. Crossing one of them makes survival here challenging. Favoritism toward veterans is prevalent, leaving newcomers to struggle. Success often hinges on one's ability to carry favor with influential individuals.
Top leadership (CXOs) at Ecater is mired in chaos and infighting, which creates additional instability and undermines the company's ability to provide clear direction and cohesive decision-making.
Trust in HR is compromised by mishandled employee concerns and favoritism, exacerbating existing challenges and undermining faith in organizational integrity. This feedback is offered as a reflection to prompt meaningful change.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
|
DISAPPROVE
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0.0
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1.0
|
2.0
|
1.0
|
1.0
|
4.0
|
1.0
|
1.0
|
1091370
|
Open
|
It's time for a significant overhaul in leadership. Address the issues within engineering leadership, ending the dictatorship mentality and repairing middle management. Prioritize cultivating a healthy engineering culture with a focus on psychological safety. Exercise fiscal responsibility, recognizing that much of the spending is fueled by investor funds. Undertake genuine efforts to improve company culture, beyond surface-level actions aimed at boosting ratings. Part ways with outdated leadership figures to pave the way for positive change.
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0.0
|
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|
REGULAR
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
0.0
|
Open
|
|
|
Mar 24th, 2024 08:42PM
|
Mar 24th, 2024 08:42PM
|
ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
|
Food Producers
|
|
private:ezcater
|
https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
|
Mar 21st, 2024 12:00AM
|
Open
|
Open
|
ezCater
|
Senior Software Engineer
|
Denver, CO
|
|
most TOXIC place I've worked
|
|
1. Unlimited PTO - In theory, enjoy unlimited PTO, but brace yourself for a tsunami upon your return. Additionally, brace for quarterly shifts in priorities; don't be surprised if the entire team has shifted focus to the next shiny object.
2. Spend - You receive plentiful swag, and they invest significantly in sending you to Boston every quarter. However, those quarterly gatherings are totally useless and utterly time-wasting. It's essentially just the CTO's self-indulgence at the cost of your valuable time.
3. Financial Security - The company's financial stability is crucial in today's tech market. Picture a troupe of clowns freely wielding a limitless credit card to cater to your needs.
|
At Ecater, a dictatorial engineering culture led by the CTO stifles collaboration, fosters fear-based leadership and constrains innovation. Micromanagement and a dearth of autonomy contribute to high turnover and a reluctance to embrace change, while the lack of accountability sustains the toxic atmosphere. These dynamics impede creativity, innovation, and employee morale, posing a significant threat to the company's long-term prosperity.
The CEO preaches about failing fast, yet the punitive atmosphere in engineering penalizes mistakes without allowing room for risk-taking or learning. Public shaming in group settings further erodes psychological safety.
With a non-technical CTO, engineering leadership lacks technical expertise and stability, with a revolving door of leaders. The remaining ones are the worst. Middle management at Ecater is in disarray, characterized by inept Directors contributing to a chaotic environment. Senior Managers and Managers, largely inexperienced in personnel management, are embarking on a collective experiment, further complicating the situation.
One can linger here for extended periods without contributing substantially. Essentially, the engineering department fails to produce tangible results. I haven't witnessed any deliverables with meaningful business impact throughout my tenure.
The hero culture is promoted here, and individualism wins over teamwork, focusing on individual achievements rather than collective efforts. Entrenched in the toxic culture are the old guards operating within trusted circles. Crossing one of them makes survival here challenging. Favoritism toward veterans is prevalent, leaving newcomers to struggle. Success often hinges on one's ability to carry favor with influential individuals.
Top leadership (CXOs) at Ecater is mired in chaos and infighting, which creates additional instability and undermines the company's ability to provide clear direction and cohesive decision-making.
Trust in HR is compromised by mishandled employee concerns and favoritism, exacerbating existing challenges and undermining faith in organizational integrity. This feedback is offered as a reflection to prompt meaningful change.
|
-1.0
|
NEGATIVE
|
-1.0
|
NEGATIVE
|
-1.0
|
DISAPPROVE
|
0.0
|
1.0
|
2.0
|
1.0
|
1.0
|
4.0
|
1.0
|
1.0
|
1091370
|
Open
|
It's time for a significant overhaul in leadership. Address the issues within engineering leadership, ending the dictatorship mentality and repairing middle management. Prioritize cultivating a healthy engineering culture with a focus on psychological safety. Exercise fiscal responsibility, recognizing that much of the spending is fueled by investor funds. Undertake genuine efforts to improve company culture, beyond surface-level actions aimed at boosting ratings. Part ways with outdated leadership figures to pave the way for positive change.
|
0.0
|
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|
REGULAR
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
0.0
|
Open
|
|
|
Mar 24th, 2024 08:42PM
|
Mar 24th, 2024 08:42PM
|
ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
|
Food Producers
|
|
private:ezcater
|
https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
|
Mar 13th, 2024 12:00AM
|
Open
|
Open
|
ezCater
|
Sr Account Executive
|
Boston, MA
|
|
Enjoyable experience
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|
Great work/life balance. Enjoy the leadership I report into.
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Lot of changes, but this is pretty standard in this field/industry with our size/trajectory, so not upset about change.
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1.0
|
POSITIVE
|
1.0
|
POSITIVE
|
1.0
|
APPROVE
|
0.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
1091370
|
Open
|
|
0.0
|
[]
|
REGULAR
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
4.0
|
Open
|
|
|
Mar 17th, 2024 06:24AM
|
Mar 17th, 2024 06:24AM
|
ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
|
Food Producers
|
|
private:ezcater
|
https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
|
Mar 11th, 2024 12:00AM
|
Open
|
Open
|
ezCater
|
Menu Specialist
|
Chicago, IL
|
|
Great company
|
|
Easy pace environment, nice people
|
Do not provide feedback and changes happen often since seems to be a growing company
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1.0
|
POSITIVE
|
1.0
|
POSITIVE
|
1.0
|
APPROVE
|
0.0
|
5.0
|
3.0
|
5.0
|
4.0
|
1.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
1091370
|
Open
|
|
0.0
|
[]
|
REGULAR
|
No
|
No
|
|
4.0
|
Open
|
|
|
Mar 14th, 2024 07:01PM
|
Mar 14th, 2024 07:01PM
|
ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
|
Food Producers
|
|
private:ezcater
|
https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
|
Feb 28th, 2024 12:00AM
|
Open
|
Open
|
ezCater
|
Program Manager
|
|
|
Excellent company to work for
|
|
Great benefits
Supportive teams
Company-wide transparency
Excellent work-life balance
|
Poor cross-functional communication
Slow execution when it comes to projects and initiatives
|
1.0
|
POSITIVE
|
1.0
|
POSITIVE
|
1.0
|
APPROVE
|
0.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
4.0
|
5.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
|
1091370
|
Open
|
Leaders amongst the company are stretched very thin. Exec team needs to help improve cross-functional communication and provide direction when it comes to prioritizing company initiatives.
|
0.0
|
[]
|
REGULAR
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
0.0
|
Open
|
|
|
Mar 3rd, 2024 05:39AM
|
Mar 3rd, 2024 05:39AM
|
ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
|
Food Producers
|
|
private:ezcater
|
https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1091370
|
Feb 23rd, 2024 12:00AM
|
Open
|
Open
|
ezCater
|
Customer Service Representative
|
Denver, CO
|
|
Excellent Company
|
|
Supportive Culture
Empowered to make decisions
Decent Pay
Unlimited PTO
Young and positive culture
|
Can get complicated and customers can get nasty.
|
1.0
|
POSITIVE
|
0.0
|
NEUTRAL
|
1.0
|
APPROVE
|
0.0
|
4.0
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
4.0
|
4.0
|
4.0
|
5.0
|
1091370
|
Open
|
Be aware of how much you're asking Frontline folks to juggle and process. It can be quite a lot.
|
0.0
|
[]
|
REGULAR
|
No
|
No
|
|
4.0
|
Open
|
|
|
Feb 28th, 2024 02:14AM
|
Feb 28th, 2024 02:14AM
|
ezCater
|
Consumer Goods
|
Food Producers
|