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Direct Components Reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(99 total reviews)

Aaron Nursey

54% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Direct Components has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 99 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Direct Components employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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99 reviews
1.0
26 Apr 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

No pros in this place

Cons

Let me explain to you what direct components is. Direct components went through a few really good years solely due to COVID 19 and shortages. This allowed for certain individuals to insert themselves in the company, these individuals proceeded to fire indiscriminately and rehire surrounding themselves with the infrastructure they needed to continue to practice the most atrocious business management practices anyone could have imagined. From the complete lack of respect towards employees, to just horrible strategies and misaligned goals to the companies current realities. Furthermore, this newly founded leadership environment is only designed to allow all these mismanagement practices while staying barely in line with labor law compliance. This company has attracted amazing talent, but looses it just as fast as they walk in the door. Because the pay is too low, regardless of the position you hold, and the complete lack of respect and encouraged negative behaviors. Please be advised, company culture is not rooted in free snacks, it’s simply rooted in trust, which you will not find within the confines of this facility as it once had. The only achievements your leadership can replicate is the creation of competitors. Anyone with common sense could realize that there has to be something intrinsically wrong with the way this company is managed and people are treated. Questions for management: Is money really that important to you, that you have allowed yourself to destroy and damage so many peoples lives? How do you sleep at night after all your actions? How much longer do you think you can continue before you pack your bags or an army of lawyers knock on your door? How much longer do you think you can continue over promising and under delivering

1.0
8 Nov 2021

Steals from employees

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free coffee, nice office, and cool coworkers

Cons

Rolled out new commission plan retroactively, stealing over $10,000,000 in commission from employees. This was after beating yearly goals by 5x and making over $77,000,000 for the owner.

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Direct Components Response
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Thank you for taking the time provide this feedback. We are sorry to hear your frustration with our pay structure, as we offer an extremely competitive base compared to similar sales jobs, as well as a highly competitive and achievable commission structure. We continually strive to foster a collaborative environment in which every team member can excel, and pride ourselves on being fair and transparent with all employees. We hope that you continue to find fulfillment in your career!
1.0
27 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free Snacks and unlimited toilet time.

Cons

I recently had a very disappointing experience with Direct Components. Without any prior notice or valid reason, I was abruptly fired from my position. This was extremely distressing and unprofessional. The Human Resources department at Direct Components is particularly problematic. They exhibited toxic behavior, were unapproachable, and created a hostile work environment. Communication was often poor, and there was a lack of transparency regarding company policies and decisions. Overall, the work environment at Direct Components is unhealthy and demoralizing. I strongly advise potential employees to consider these factors before joining the company.

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