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KENTECH Consulting Inc

I enjoyed the work I did here and my coworkers. The work life balance was pretty decent too. However, when brought on board, employees are led to believe this is a growing business with opportunities for advancement which is far from true. During my time there, the business kept taking on more work than it could handle without scaling accordingly including staffing levels. The business has been branded as a start up for far too long according to long term employees and it was noticeable. One would think it would be beyond start up.

There is an opportunity for more responsibilities (I wouldn't even call it growth) but no compensation to go with it. The mentality of management is that they give you more work and you have to "prove yourself" for any crumb of extra compensation, if your lucky. Additionally, you are expected to learn absolutely everything the company offers aka be overwhelmed. Metrics are far from clear, management doesn't even know some of there own products. 

Don't believe the job posts either irregardless of there vanity. The salary is fabricated, the bonus is beyond fabricated, and room for advance is non-existent. The starting pay is minimum wage when the job equivalent pays 40k plus elsewhere. 

The turnover is extremely high, employees commiserate together rightfully so, micromanagement runs rampant, and its difficult to see this business even going anywhere in the long term beyond the current state. You'll be looking for a new job within a month. 

Overall, the place is one huge dog and pony show. 

My experience with this company took a toll on me. Pay is way below what the industry offers, and the workload makes it almost impossible to keep your mental health steady. Deadlines are unrealistic. Upper management keeps piling on tasks without hiring enough people, and you end up drowning in anxiety trying to finish 40hrs of work that feels more like 50+. They talk a lot about growth, but it is just another round of corporate gaslighting to keep people quiet while offering promotions with no extra pay. When you need help, leadership disappears. The culture is full of unethical decisions especially when projects are handled by people without proper clearance. 

There were days when the pressure felt nonstop because no matter how hard you tried, the work just kept stacking up with zero support from upper management. It gets mentally exhausting when you are constantly juggling tasks that they refuse to staff properly, and the silence you get when you ask for help makes you feel like the stress is your fault. You start questioning your own abilities even though the real issue is how disorganized and uncaring the system is. 

What makes things worse is how quickly they turn on long-time employees as soon as someone decides to leave. Loyalty means nothing to them, and people who put years into doing great work get pushed aside without any appreciation. The anxiety of wondering whether you are next never really goes away, and that alone is enough to make anyone want to find something healthier. 

DO NOT WORK HERE. There are plenty of other options. 

The only pros of working for this company are the remote position and your co-workers. Everything else is awful. KENTECH is incompetent and unprofessional at every turn. They make errors in your pay, don't pay you for when you work, and treat you like a machine. When you bring mistakes they've made to their attention, they turn around and blame the employee. Management doesn't even know its own policies. Pay is far below normal for the industry average. They overwork employees and expect them to do more than their job description entails without extra pay. They frame this extra work as being a team player and growing the team. The workplace culture is awful and toxic. They promise promotions in order to incentivize and overwork employees, then hire outside of the company, leaving deserving employees, which leads to an extremely high turnover rate. Everyone here constantly seeks employment elsewhere, as they are miserable and defeated. Moral is non-existent, despite the company's poor attempts to motivate employees. The company also writes fake reviews on job boards to boost its ratings. Read the so-called 5-star reviews, and you will see that they all sound the same. Management here only cares about their metrics and not employees' well-being. Management is toxic, 100% unapproachable, dishonest, and hostile. The hardest part of this job was the constant stress and anxiety that came with working for KENTECH, and the most enjoyable part was the co-workers I met. I wouldn't work for this company, stay away if you value your health. 

During my time there I learned a lot of new skills in an interesting field. I also made some some really good friends and built good working relationships with the Investigators (who are mostly retired CPD officers). This is definitely a good straight out of school type of job - you gain work experience. But the business model of the company sucks. They expect initiative and have high demands, but don’t compensate their employees accordingly. Likewise, every employee holds some type of degree, yet are getting paid just a bit over minimum wage. Turnover there is extremely high. While I was there for a year, there were at least 50 different people who either quit, was terminated, or were laid off. During my first week there, 5 people had already left, which prompted me to keep track of the turnover rate. They do a lot of training that doesn’t seem to be effective; they constantly have to train because they constantly have to hire new people. Favoritism is rampant there as well. If you’re not one of their favorites, don’t count on seeing any or much growth. I have seen people who worked there for about a year get paid close to the same amount as someone who has worked there for years. They definitely do not value their employees at this company (unless your a favorite).

I wasn't going to write this but I just watched two co-workers leave in the space of two weeks. From what I can gather the favoritism and backstabbing started taking a toll. 

It is to be expected here. The management and people in charge of reviews play favorites and encourage the toxicity of the workplace. The executive team is incredibly arrogant and are never in the office. 

Instead of taking care of their employees, they seem to just be content to burn the out and go to the next desperate applicant. 

Work-life balance is non-existent. For all the talk of 'flex' scheduling, you are expected to work weekends in some portions of the office if a deadline is up... which means picking up the slack your other co-workers leave undone. 

We just had a huge meeting about some sensitive things. And watching middle management talk about it as if they cared was funny. The guy has NO IDEA what he is doing in this type of environment and it is like watching someone bumble through responsibilities they've never had before. 

We were hoping for more stability after the last round of layoffs when work decreased. It seems like we're just in for more of the same: a revolving door where only the most desperate of us that believe the executives' promises remain while everyone else sees the writing on the wall and leaves.

The commitment to comprehensive training has been instrumental in shaping my positive experience. This dedication helps my colleagues and me not only meet but often surpass the high standards expected of us. The focus on continuous learning and support is vital for achieving these standards. The opportunities for ongoing education have greatly contributed to my professional growth, giving me the confidence and agility to tackle new challenges. A strong emphasis on collaboration and camaraderie enhances the work environment, making even demanding tasks more manageable and enjoyable. Keeping up this atmosphere calls for constant effort and adaptability from the whole team. The trust and autonomy given in my role are deeply valued, and the compensation and benefits are fair, mirroring the effort and dedication we bring to our work.

In my experience, everyone thrives on innovative ideas and numerous opportunities for continuous learning and growth. The flexibility in our work arrangements has been a game-changer, enabling me to maintain a healthy work-life balance without compromising productivity. The workplace is equipped with cutting-edge technologies that continuously improve our effectiveness and efficiency, making every task more manageable. What truly sets this company apart is the collaborative work environment, where colleagues are not only supportive but also incredibly knowledgeable in their respective fields. It's a team-oriented culture where everyone is treated with respect, and together, we achieve remarkable results.

KENTECH is a fun place to work! From the company mission which includes helping the customers make clear and informed decisions, to the ongoing learning environment, KENTECH stands behind their products as well as their employees. The management is inclusive and fully supports the employees by constantly  requesting feedback on how to better current processes all while offering continuous advancement opportunities. The management is also very considerate of the work/life balance as they are flexible with start/end times. This is a high paced environment where training is continuous and versatile depending on the type of client. Overall, I am extremely pleased to be part of such a collaborative team where everyone’s voice is heard and taken into consideration.

For me, even the most demanding tasks become manageable and enjoyable thanks to this team spirit. The company's commitment to ongoing training keeps me up-to-date and continually improves my abilities, making me feel like an integral part of the team. The management's openness to new ideas and their focus on fostering an innovative culture has greatly increased my job satisfaction. This environment has also highlighted the importance of being flexible and adaptable, skills essential in today's dynamic work landscape. Also, the trust and autonomy I receive in my role are deeply valued. The fair compensation and benefits provided reflect the effort and dedication we all put into our work, creating a sense of fairness and appreciation.

For me, it is truly a valuable experience, especially in terms of improving my customer service skills within a dedicated and unified team. The lack of micromanagement here has created a freeing and productive atmosphere. I really appreciate the autonomy we're given, which balances encouraging responsibility with a relaxed environment. The company's dedication to ongoing training keeps me current and boosts my abilities, making me feel like a valuable team member. Also, the management's willingness to consider new ideas and their emphasis on an open culture encourages innovation and enhances employee satisfaction.

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