project manager

technical designer

assembler

survey technician

sign manufacturer

Pattison ID

Before restructuring changes, Pattison was a great and enjoyable company to work for. After constant restructuring & elimination of several vital positions, the company has lost any redeeming qualities. Upper management has their heads in the clouds & could not be bothered with the everyday complications you will run into. Upper management ignores complaints about problems even when solutions are brought with them. This company gets in their own way and cannot accomplish anything without constant setbacks. Verbal promotions are given and workload constantly increases with no financial compensation - even if stated in said promotion. Team Leads are forced to sit in meaningless meetings with upper management and cannot adequately support the PMs under them. PMs then have to work an unreasonable amount of sites/orders with no assistance. PMs are assured they are given the necessary resources and information to correctly manage their workload but that is not the case and help is not there if you ask for it. If anything goes wrong, the PM is automatically to blame and their competency is questioned. PMs cannot manage the workload they have now, but they keep hiring sales people to inquire new business ventures. Installers and outsource companies do not want to work with Pattison anymore due to them never being able to meet deadlines. The companies that order from them are quickly realizing their orders are overly expensive, late, and usually damaged on top of it all. This company seems to be sinking themselves, and it seems most people in the Knoxville office are just holding out for a severance.

A typical day involves a mix of employee support, recruitment tasks, onboarding new hires, and helping to maintain a positive and compliant workplace culture. There’s a strong sense of structure in the workday, but no two days are exactly the same, which keeps things interesting and engaging.

One of the most valuable things I’ve learned here is how critical communication and empathy are in HR. I've also gained hands-on experience in compliance, employee relations, and policy development—skills that have helped me grow both personally and professionally.

The workplace culture is inclusive, respectful, and team-oriented.  In the office, there’s a shared commitment to quality and collaboration. Everyone plays a part in the company’s success, and that sense of purpose is felt throughout.

The hardest part of the job can be balancing the needs of the employees with the demands of the business—especially when dealing with sensitive or complex HR issues. However, those moments are also opportunities to make a real impact.

The most enjoyable part of the job is being part of a company that values its people. Whether it’s celebrating milestones, supporting career growth, or simply saying thank you, there’s a genuine appreciation for the work everyone does.

New name, more acquisitions, and revamoed senior leadership but same old stuff. It’s not a bad place to work, but considering the experience of the company, it’s not the best. It’s busy and interesting at times, but management is disconnected from staff with little support for growth unless you’re customer facing. And even that’s a challenge. Processes are dated, communications is lacking, and appreciation is reserved for the same group of employees. Too many acquisitions too fast has left the company with no choice but to reduce headcount. 

The company is going through an extensive restructuring and culture change. Executive management is inadequate and out of touch with how the actual day to day work is accomplished in all aspects. There is a prevalent history of poor support departments and poor manufacturing leadership. Company restructuring has put extreme strain on the ability please customers. Sales and PM executive leadership is morally corrupt and senior management is inept. Company is quickly turning into a clone of a notoriously shady industry peer. PM staffing/training issues are prevalent, but the company insists on adding more and more layers of overpaid sales people. 

Basically negotiate like will never get a raise before you start. Because you probably won't ever get one. There are no annual reviews and favoritism is rampant. There are a bunch of know it all managers who don't do a thing but stare at spreadsheets and tell you to work harder while they leave early and brag about their Porche. Overall pay for the office is 25-30% lower than comparable sign companies for a project manager role.

I had a relatively easy job, low stress and with terrific supervisors. 

However, the overall corporate culture is toxic. Work loads are heavy and many people are completely stressed out and unhappy.  Many feel upper management doesn't have their backs. There is also a lot of favoritism; I noticed a lot of people getting away with low quality work and it was overlooked, while others who worked hard and never made mistakes were frequently overlooked and over worked. 

But the project teams themselves are very supportive of each other.

2024 has been a year of changes for this company.  They changed their name and subsequently eliminated key management personnel. I kept waiting for the new plan to be outlined but all I heard was cheerleading. All talk and no walk. They say they value the employee experience but their actions indicate otherwise. I thought I would be there for the long haul but now could not recommend this to anyone looking for a fulfilling job with a work life balance. 

Ordered product for jobs, scheduled jobs and routed techs. Learned a lot about systems and networking audio visual. Manager was great and fun to be around even when we under preasure. Co-workers were great and helpful. Hardest part was seeing others get laid off than moving people around, not feeling job security.Enjoyable part was we all got to gether from time to time for cook outs or went out after work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great people to work with. Management could be less aggressive

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management needs anger management as well as some certain employees

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hot but manageable. Fan circulation needs improvement

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Same workload with some flight changes

The training is non existent, management has favorites if you're seen as a nobody you will never get anywhere. They are definitely not fair. Some people do all of the work while others literally do nothing.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Project manager 5 salaries reported	$58,600 per year
Technical designer 2 salaries reported	$60,000 per year
Assembler 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour
Survey technician 1 salary reported	$52,500 per year
Sign manufacturer 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour

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