Can't. Stop. Micromanaging. - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij RBR

1,0
15 dec 2016
Anonieme werknemer
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Pluspunten

Very interesting industry. Great products. Well respected among customers. Great staff. Pay is inline with general industry in the area.

Minpunten

This would be an absolutely amazing company, if it weren't for the President, Greg Johnson. He brings an amazing new level to the term micromanagement. If you could work there and avoid him, it would be a pretty good job. However, it's impossible to avoid him! He gets involved in every level of the business, and not in a good "roll up your sleeves" type of involvement, more along the lines of "What are you doing? What are you working on? I have to see everything, then change it, then do it my way" type of involvement. Combine that with him actually saying things in meetings like "I'm smarter than everyone here, just do it like I said", and "you won't be able to know what I want or am looking for, you'll just have to figure it out". He gave a colleague of mine with twenty years planning experience a twenty minute "lesson" on how to enter an appointment in the calendar! Not how to use the software, but how he wants to see it detailed in the calendar! It's rather unfortunate, because if he just got the heck out of people's way it could be a great place! There are many, many great companies in Kanata, do not waste your time here. Move on.

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7y
Micromanagement is a fair charge. Euphemistically, I could call it "attention to detail" - but it's something I'm learning to improve. --- This _is_ an absolutely amazing company, and I'm really proud of the team that has made it this way. It's not without challenges, but we are always aiming higher. --- Thanks for your feedback, and I hope you have a great career at companies that you love. --- greg

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Company culture of continuous improvement and professionalism. All of our tools are modern and efficient. Great branding and a sense of pride in the product and company's reputation. Headquarters is in Ottawa, but there are other global offices and remote working is supported very well. As someone who considers myself a professional in my field, it is great to work with others who hold high expectations of themselves and recognize great work.

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5,0
11 dec 2018
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RBR is a great company to work for, regardless if you're based in the main office or remote. There is a strong sense of family and a strong expectation to contribute. There is a high level of integrity and positive morals here.

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6y
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Responding to these, especially when they are personal criticism of me, isn't always fun - but I and the entire team are always trying to improve. The team is indeed a strong one, and your contribution to that is appreciated. I hope that our 2020 employee appreciation awards will help us all nominate those around us going above and beyond!
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