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Avoid if you can - Anonymous employee AST Language Services Employee Review

1.0
15 Apr 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Work experience related to your degree

Cons

Bullying culture set at the top and reinforced by team leads and line managers

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AST Language Services Response
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I've reported the author of this to GD as a spam reviewer. 'Bullying culture' is an emotive phrase and it's unprofessional to make this very serious allegation without presenting any evidence. There's an 'Advice to Management' section for this in the form, but the reviewer hasn't had the courtesy to use it. Andrew Schlich, Managing Director

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2.0
26 Apr 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Overall, AST's staff were extremely intelligent, supportive and great to work with

Cons

- Management was out of touch with business operations and hindered staff members in their work when involved - Management was erratic and fixated on unimportant issues - Management was too inflexible and resistant to change, e.g. regarding working from home - Staff members often took on additional duties outside their job description without a salary increase - Almost no salary increases were given without asking management

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AST Language Services Response
1y
All comments noted. As an employer we are now more pro-active on pay policy, but I think it's inevitable that salary negotiations will by default often be initiated by the employee. Andrew Schlich, Managing Director
5.0
24 Apr 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I work with some fantastic people and feel like part of the team. The company will hone your skills as part of CPD. Company perks include a car parking salary sacrifice scheme, EPA, provides NHS Top Up towards prescriptions and dental care. The company also offers hybrid working in central Nottingham, close to all amenities and public transport. For an SME, the management is approachable and flexible where possible.

Cons

There are none that would be classed as Cons. Every company you work for has ups and downs. The outcome will always depend on how you deal with them.

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