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16 May 2022
Does SGS offer relocation assistance?
Pros
Very good benefits package (80% dental coverage) Reasonable amount of vacation time Fairly reasonable wage Mobility within company very possible People are rewarded for their service
Cons
3 shift rotation in some departments Some policies make no sense Some of the supervisory and Management team are very hands off and disconnected with their employees
Advice to Management
Need to pay more attention to actual science than to paid off "experts" in regards to current pandemic policies.
Very good benefits package (80% dental coverage)
16 May 2022
26 January 2023
Does SGS offer massages?
Pros
Good bonus scheme , free coffee
Cons
Poor management. Play there game or you won't last, all levels. Underpay majority of staff.
Advice to Management
Conduct performance reviews and pay reviews. This only happens informally and if the individual knows the game.
Good bonus scheme , free coffee
26 January 2023
16 May 2022
Does SGS offer dental insurance?
Pros
Very good benefits package (80% dental coverage) Reasonable amount of vacation time Fairly reasonable wage Mobility within company very possible People are rewarded for their service
Cons
3 shift rotation in some departments Some policies make no sense Some of the supervisory and Management team are very hands off and disconnected with their employees
Advice to Management
Need to pay more attention to actual science than to paid off "experts" in regards to current pandemic policies.
Very good benefits package (80% dental coverage)
16 May 2022
5 November 2022
Does SGS have a pension plan?
Pros
Some good people in operational positions
Cons
Salary Benefits - Yes they have pension, healthcare etc but with minimum standards A culture that information is power so it is not shared Spending money is always seen as a cost and not an investment, I had numerous training requests turned down.
Advice to Management
Treat your staff well and they might stay longer and perform better.
Yes they have pension, healthcare etc but with minimum standards A culture that information is power so it is not shared Spending money is always seen as a cost and not an investment, I had numerous training requests turned down.
5 November 2022
22 September 2022
Does SGS offer parental leave?
Pros
Strong leadership and amazing boss that cares about their employees. Work flexibility and remote work available. Good insurance.
Cons
Extremely high workload. Medical insurance is very expensive especially for a family.
Advice to Management
Continue to recognize and retain your high performers. Be sure to listen to their feedback.
Medical insurance is very expensive especially for a family.
22 September 2022
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