Parent-child paradigm ruins the culture - Anonymous employee Uline Employee Review

3.0
Jan 5, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Customer service, the benefits and the beauty. These are the high points that have resulted in a 3 rating rather than something lower. But don't be blinded by the money and the beauty--there is a lot that's rotten in the state of Uline.

Cons

It takes a lot to elicit negative feedback from me. Here goes--the president (Liz) is off-the-charts controlling, capricious, stuck-in-the-80s. Never has a president's influence been more apparent for both good and ill. Her paradigm is parent-child, not colleague-colleague, and you will feel it in every encounter. She gets reports on ALL of her employees' actions, even the mundane, like when you use the on-campus salon. She refuses to accept things she doesn't understand, so the creep toward technical modernization is about one step for every 20 years. It is seriously stifling. Management is gossipy and can be vindictive. And if you like to be innovative and try to improve processes, this is absolutely not the place for you.

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5.0
Jan 23, 2020
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Pros

Top management really does care about you. Food is amazing in the cafe. Free massages, fitness center and personal trainer available. Training is really good. Beautiful office. Not just stuffy white walls. Bonuses are awesome. The cons are out weighed by all these pros

Cons

Business professional Dress code, can only have 5 personal items on your desk, strict 8-5 hours, clock in and clock out even for salary employees.

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We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your time with Uline and appreciate your feedback.
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