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Q&A With First Student Employees
We believe it is essential to the company’s productivity and profitability to enable employees of all backgrounds to reach their full potential by encouraging a working environment inclusive to all. To this end, we are committed to a culturally diverse workforce where team members are treated equally and fairly.
How employees describe working at First Student
They are very versed with proceedure
Participation with certain employees communication needs to be approved
Driven to it's purpose to serve the community in every way possible.
Work is steady and well compensated
Managerial skills overall, people skills, routing skills all need to be looked into and an overhaul should be taken into consideration
Q&A With First Student Employees
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What are your coworkers at First Student like?
Most of them are very friendly and helpful
Awesome
How's the vacation policy at First Student?
There is no vacation policy. We are on temporary layoff at the end of the school year
How are layoffs handled in the Customer Support department at First Student?
Annually, at the end of the school year
How much and how often do raises happen at First Student?
annually
How does First Student make decisions around promotions?
There are no promotions
How helpful was your Customer Support team when you were first hired at First Student?
They were amazing. They offered assistance in every aspect
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining First Student?
That I really wouldn't get more than 20-28 hours a week
How often do employees get raises at First Student?
One time a year
How helpful was your Operations team when you were first hired at First Student?
I didn't deal with an operations team. I was interviewed by our "shop manager" who is our HR person.
What's the work from home policy like at First Student?
Drivers are allowed to take their school bus home and become a "park out." However, because I am not a "park out" I am unsure what the conditions are to do that.
Does First Student drug test or do a background check?
Yes, they do both.
How does First Student handle HR issues?
Talking to our manager, referencing employee handbook.
How innovative is First Student?
Not very? I'm not sure this question is applicable here.
Why work for First Student?
It is a well paying, never boring job. If you enjoy interacting with children, this is the job for you.
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Should I work at First Student?
28% of First Student employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 21% are neutral and 51% would not recommend working at First Student to their friends.
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passive |
| 51% | Detractors |
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