merchandiser

records coordinator

financial analyst

recruiter

assembler

Pontoon Solutions

orking as a recruiter at Pontoon has been an incredibly rewarding experience. From day one, I felt welcomed into a company culture that not only values its employees but also prioritizes growth, innovation, and collaboration.

One of the standout aspects of my role as a recruiter here is the commitment to diversity and inclusion. Pontoon understands the importance of building a diverse workforce, and I've been encouraged to seek out and connect with candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. This not only enriches our team but also contributes to a more dynamic and creative work environment.

Another notable aspect of working at Pontoon is the emphasis on professional development. The company provides ample opportunities for recruiters like me to enhance our skills and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in talent acquisition. Whether it's attending industry conferences, participating in workshops, or simply collaborating with colleagues, there's always a chance to learn and grow.

The support and resources available to recruiters are exceptional. The technology and tools we use are top-notch, making the recruitment process more efficient and effective. Additionally, the teamwork and communication across departments are remarkable, ensuring that we work cohesively towards our common goals.

A typical day at work surround answering phone's and e-mail cases from clients, supplier companies and workers. Case's involved everything from rejecting time sheets due to incorrect hours to assisting a manager to create a Job Posting. I have learned a great deal about the in's and out's of the staffing/MSP industry in this job. The management is very supportive and is always encouraging you to increase your knowledge and grooming staff to move up the ladder. The team works well together and is able to assist each other when questions arrise. The most difficult part of the job is getting to know the differences in processes between each company. However there is an internal knowledge base which contains just about anything you would need to know. The most enjoyable part of the job is the relatively low stress level. Customer's are typicaly pleasent and the team works well together.

A typical day is generally manageable, interactions are great, in some roles it is easy to be heads down and in others you are in meetings often.

Learning is mostly on-the-job although there are plans to formalize some of the training. I personally believe Pontoon holds some of the best training ground for leadership.

Management - Seems as though the political stuff is working for now. The company is growing fast and rewarding many with its spoils.

Co-workers are the best. Just have to be careful that some are not as collaborative as today's progressive companies are and that some are not as engaged as they could be. (eg. talk the talk, but don't always walk the walk <-- but that is everywhere you go.)

The hardest part of the job is staying connected to what is going on outside of your assigned account.

My favorite part of what I do is the work; solving problems; building solutions; educating others; interacting with the customer on multiple levels.

It's common knowledge that nobody gets compensated fairly among employees. There are many experts at what they do making less than someones friend that got hired in last week. Historically, after talking with others you can expect minuscule to 0 raises.

Favoritism is abundant. Be sure not to criticize a manager or team leads "favorite" for doing a poor job or less work or you can expect some serious backlash. 

The work life balance truly is great. Modern beautiful office.

Depending on what account you get your manager could be great or totally useless. You will be treated like a "superstar" but then one mess up and you will be looked down upon and treated differently for months. 

Expect to get the majority of your support from other associate's and team members, they are great and always willing to help you out.

I love the people I work with and if it wasn't for them I would be gone. I plan on staying and continue learning valuable skills and then moving on...not sure management cares as much as they continually preach they do.

Pontoon's new executive mgmt doesn't provide actual LEADERSHIP, and in turn has made some poor hiring decisions. In a vacuum of actual leadership, the customer's demands, no matter how unreasonable or against the contract, are always given into at the cost to Pontoon and the employees already doing the work. Therefore, Pontoon mgmt cannot afford to hire more staff under the contract (to make any money) so the current team gets overworked and burnt out.
My new mgr is a poor communicator,  biased & disrespectful towards colleagues, & condescending. She has been dishonest with me and other team members which has created zero trust in her and overall Pontoon mgmt.

Pontoon has a somewhat modern office to work in, but nothing else. They hire you as a temp (no payed time off, and no payed holidays). You can have health benefits after 60 days of employment. Dry atmosphere, not friendly at all. Not a fun environment to work.  People don't talk to each other. Everyone works with remote locations. No one working as a team. You report to your manager who is sitting somewhere in a Texas office, or remotely working from home. They never provide you with feedback. Bad communication between parties. No job security no matter how good of a worker you are. You can be a senior employee, and find yourself without a job from one day to another without any sign or disciplinary action or notice. Not recommended if you are looking for a long term, secure employment. High turnaround rate as well.

This company normalizes working overtime and if you don't you're not seen as caring about your job as much as others. The pay structure is completely unfair.  The people in the lowest paid positions hold more knowledge than most managers, getting paid triple their salary. They will hire externally before giving someone that's been on the team a promotion. Training..? Be prepared to figure things out on your own.  Most managers and higher up's don't have a clue as to what the people that work under them even do.  You are also taught to fear your higher up's.  If you're working on the BOFA team, goodluck. Bank managers are rude and treat you like you're incompetent. I can promise you, you can find a much less stressful job that pays more than $15/hr.  

A typical day at work would be coming into the office, checking any messages and emails that you may have received, and settling in to start your day. From there, you would review resumes specific to your work assignment, conduct phone interviews, and make any necessary outbound calls to either candidates in your pipeline or potential candidates. I have learned a great deal about the RPO industry in my current position including the different tools, the culture, and the intensity of the industry. I enjoy getting to speak with the many different candidates and hopefully helping them to land the job of a life time. I also enjoys speaking with candidates across the globe and learning about their many different cultures.

During my my employment ar Pontoon Solutions I enjoyed everything from my on-boarding training and theur on-giong training (optional at times). My co-workers and even those in other divisions were supportive and fun. I loved the fun environment and the companies true dedication to work hard and hsve fun while doing it. I felt like a valued employee. I miss Pontoon and all of the staff!  I never experienced anythung but kindness and could ask anyone for help which was always theur pleasure. Ill never regret my decision to work for this amazing company. Awesome job, Pontoon Solutions!

Pontoon Solutions is a wonderful company to work for. I enjoy the freedom and trust that they offer to their employees. I never feel that my work life buds into my personal life. A typical day at work includes client and candidate interaction, team building exercises, ability to work at your own pace. This job has helped teach me how to better my own professional growth and development while also being able to contribute to the companies success. The hardest part of the job is fulfilling all of the clients needs. I enjoy most is that praise and recognition is always given when deserved.

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