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Q&A With Acosta Employees
Benefits are about so much more than just medical or retirement plans. They are about supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We empower our employees to take charge of their health, wealth, wellness and self. When we can help our employees achieve lifelong well-being, it allows us to set an example and inspire the same in the customers and clients we serve.
How employees describe working at Acosta
Easy, they hire anyone here
It is a good position for a retired person!
They work hard & loyal.
Working with Roberta from the Houston area was one of the worst things I ever had to experience.
Quitting time after a long day
What it's like to work at Acosta
- Acosta employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Acosta report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Acosta have 0 meetings
- 68% of Acosta employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Acosta employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 73% of Acosta employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Acosta employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 64% of Acosta employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Acosta Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 159
What's the interview process like at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
don't remember
Normally a few phone questions, & then short in person with your potential boss.
What are your coworkers at Acosta Sales & Marketing like?
very nice to work with
No interaction, as we're all in the field.
How's the vacation policy at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
It’s PTO so sick and vacation are lumped together. I’ve been with the co less than one year and I have approx 20 days PTO per year that accrues at a rate of about 1 hours per every 11.6hrs. worked.
Dependent on your position & work hours, but generally not existent for most employees.
How much and how often do raises happen at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
very rarely
Never. I don't know anyone who's ever received a reward or bonus. Some have 10+ years on the staff.
How's the feedback proccess at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
not too good
Minimal interaction, except with your direct manager.
What kind of people succeed at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
The ones that work and keep their mouths shut and don't complain.
Independent people who can get the job done with little or no support.
What's the best part of your job at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
flexible to work at home
Helping people who are overworked & underpaid.
How's the work pace at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
medium
Changes daily, so make your own support.
How do you feel about going to work at Acosta Sales & Marketing everyday?
some days are better than others
All satisfaction will come from within, as the company does not show appreciation with words or compensation. Make your own happiness. Not a bad job, but there's not any upside.
What are your coworkers at Acosta like?
Most of them are great.
All varieties of people. Many different reasons with the company
What's the interview process like at Acosta?
I was hired over the phone.
That was pretty easy. Probably the best .
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Acosta?
Be able to meet the big shots in person.
Get more trust worthy mgrs. not ones that use employees to cover what they have done. Stop giving the mgrs more than they can handle. And for gods sake give raises to loyal employees!!! Instead you fire a group only to hire a bunch more , unless they can depend on work in the field they can not expect to get the business .
What do people at Acosta think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
We are so far removed from him, that we have no opinion. Meet the peons, get out of the office.
Stabilize the company . Stop wasting money on things that do not work. Stop giving people something one day and taking away the next week because they have based on business expected to get but do not.
How's the work life balance at Acosta?
It's fine for me.
Not good if you are in the field. :some weeks you are covered the next maybe 10 hours. They do not care about the ones doing actual work.
How does Acosta make decisions around promotions?
What's a promotion? Never seen or heard of one
Not much since to it . Seems it doesn't matter how good of job you do they look mainly at back references not at actual performance . And it shows by the ups and downs .
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Acosta?
Communication
Does Acosta have a volunteer program?
No
What do you wish you knew before starting at Acosta?
That i was gonna be used....abused....and taken advantage of.
How are the dental insurance options at Acosta?
Delta Dental
How are the vision insurance options at Acosta?
Acosta offers VSP vision coverage to field employees, both part time and full time.
What is the dress code at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
Same as the organizations you visit. Some wear jeans, and the office is casual to casual business. No shorts, cutoffs, T-shirts, etc.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
Not sure. This is a technical HR question, but good luck getting a response in a timely manner.
How are the healthcare options at Acosta Sales & Marketing?
The bare minimum. Use any other insurance over this.
What is the hardest interview question Acosta asks?
when can you start
What is the PTO policy at Acosta?
what is pto
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36% of Acosta employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 15% are neutral and 49% would not recommend working at Acosta to their friends.
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passive |
| 49% | Detractors |
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