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HARVARD PROTECTION SERVICES

What is the best part of working at the company?
NO GOOD THIS COMPANY IS NOT GOOD AT ALL BECAUSE IT HAS A PERSON WHO TELLS YOU TO DO WRONG EXERCISES FIRST AND THEN COMPEL YOU AND THEN FIRES YOU

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
180 MAIDEN LN NEW YORK, NY 10038

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I'm sorry, but I can't provide specific information about the work environment and culture at a particular company as my training only goes up until September 2021, and I don't have access to real-time data. 

However, the work environment and culture at a company can vary significantly depending on various factors such as the industry, company size, location, leadership, and values. Generally, here are some common aspects that contribute to work environments and cultures:

1. Communication: Open and transparent communication is vital for a healthy work environment. Companies that encourage effective communication often have better collaboration, teamwork, and employee satisfaction.

2. Leadership: Strong leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the work environment and culture. Leaders who are supportive, approachable, and provide clear guidance tend to foster a positive and productive atmosphere.

3. Employee Engagement: Companies that prioritize employee engagement often have a positive work culture. This can include providing opportunities for professional growth, recognizing and rewarding employees' contributions, and promoting work-life balance.

4. Diversity and Inclusion: Companies that value diversity and inclusion create an environment where employees feel respected and valued for their unique perspectives and backgrounds. This can lead to increased creativity, innovation, and better decision-making.


6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Companies that promote collaboration and teamwork foster a culture of cooperation and mutual support. Providing opportunities for employees to work together and share ideas can enhance productivity and job satisfaction.

7. Company Values: The values and mission of a company influence its work environment and culture. Companies that have well-defined values and a strong sense of purpose often attract employees who align with those values and contribute to a positive work atmosphere.

It's important to note that each company has its unique work environment and culture, so it's advisable to research and seek firsthand information from current or former employees, company websites, or review platforms to gain more specific insights about a particular organization.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great Benefits, and  Supervisors. No problems. I’ve been with Harvard almost 3 years. They take care of their workers as long as you keep your end of the deal. Just do your job so simple. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I have No complaints. This is Security, so just make sure there are no problems in your building and if there are, follow protocol. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Typically a business orientated building with friendly clients. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Open revolving doors. Police doors left open at the dock by checking CCTV. Monitor CCTV throughout the shift. Notify building engineer for any outside contractors. Open up conference rooms that are scheduled for clients. Lock up conference rooms at the end of the day. Badge new employees through CCure system. Additionally deactivate the employees leaving as directed by the clients. Record keeping of hourly occurrences. Initiate employees sign waivers for fitness center if requesting access. Building Rounds etc. Be alert and beware of surroundings in and out of the building.

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
Obtains help by sounding alarms.
Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
Controls traffic by directing drivers.
Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Do yourself a favor and don’t apply to any jobs with Harvard Protection Services. You get paid minimum wage, no bonuses, the management has no leadership skills, and they take advantage of employees. They try to get over on employees whenever possible. For example, they try to not pay employees overtime after working 40 hours. There is no substantial pay raises even after working many years. They nickel and dime you on everything. The management does not appreciate employees and is ungrateful. They are a despicable company. There is a bad culture at Harvard Protection services and it is an unprofessional environment.

What is the best part of working at the company?
To me all security companies are the same it's not the company it's the site and the building management and your coworkers that makes going to work great. I've been at the same site for over 19 years with 3 three different companies you become a family.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
you make someone a supervisor who used to be a guard and he/she change become of that title.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
a family but  a professional environment

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Happy to come to work everyday

In my experience, I found Harvard Protection Management to be primarily, a highly professional organization, which was respectful of and responsive to employee concerns. This company has multiple corporate sites/some residential and a few union across several States. It's likely they can place you at a location you can travel too, without compromising punctuality. The pay was on time and if there were any issues, they were quick to resolve them.

Verifying timesheets and processing payroll for field employees. Updating and maintaining new hire and termination files. Learned about payroll systems and working with security guards. The hardest part of the job was the occasional language barriers being in New York and working with working class employees. The most enjoyable part was the location in Times Square, the professional office environment, and the emotionally intelligent coworkers and management.

For  the past two years Harvard has been a great occupation for me for many reasons. There will usually always be work if needed. I enjoy the benefits that come with working with Harvard and the Union. They are very fair with honoring all sick days, vacations, and even up to clinical days. There has always been people I can speak to if I have any issues. I feel very safe at my current location and get a long with my co-workers.

Harvard goes out of their way to make sure any questions I have or concerns are answered. Within reason, they try and work with you to make any changes in the betterment of your experience at your workplace.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Being paid weekly.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The woke attitude by management and supervision. Unprofessional conduct in regards to reassuring individual without an explanation of the reason why. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's like a dictatorship. An individual has no right to question a supervisor or manager's dissions on the assigning by favoritism or race then by seniority.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hectic and busy. At times chaotic and disorganized.

I loved Harvard because I worked 24 hours a week and had the rest of the week for myself. That was also a con though. Once you’re locked into a schedule, you’re locked in. There wasn’t room for advancement and my manager was a little annoying. She did not pay attention sometimes. For the most part, I was a happy camper. Except when my relief came late for every shift he had and I lived 2 hours away from my site.

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