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Activant Solutions (California)

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I miss Enterprise....I don't miss Activant! - Anonymous employee Activant Solutions (California) Employee Review

1.0
7 Oct 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I was transitioned into Activant when they acquired Speedware/Enterprise Computer Systems in 2005. Enterprise (ECS) was a wonderful place to work. We really were a family (I know, you hear that all the time, but it was true at ECS). We had great customers, great service & support people, and some of the best sales people in the business.

Cons

ALL THAT CHANGED when ECS 'management' (I won't name them for obvious reasons) sold us out to Activant. Everything we loved about ECS was gone. Holiday Parties, Associate Appreciation Week, afternoon treats, User Conferences... all gone. And gradually over the next 5 years, our office in Greenville went from 150+ employees to 20, thanks to RIF's and associates who wisely saw the writing on the wall. Morale? WHAT morale? it went into the toilet. Every time someone from Westminster and/or Livermore came to GVL, we all panicked. We knew why they were there.

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5.0
16 Mar 2016
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Pros

This was truly the best job I ever had, the management was excellent and I wish I still worked there. I started there in 2006 and quickly became their top telemarketer. But went through a separation and an addiction problem and deserted the position. I have been clean over 8 yrs now and would love another opportunity to contribute to their growth with my marketing and sales skills.

Cons

There were none. From the moment I became an employee there was support at every level from training to management. I truly have nothing bad to say.

2.0
14 May 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My division has a very loyal employee group from the sole proprietorship days that work very well together despite the lacking talents of the "new" corporate executive management team. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest customer satisafaction producing an extremely loyal customer base ready and willing to provide prospect referrals. Even with the uncertainity of the next management move which most certainly includes additional RIF potential we still continuing to drive performance both in technology and support arenas.

Cons

Executive management has been unable to produce a focused, market-driven business plan based on the independent division strengths and weaknesses. Given the contraction of the current wholesale industry segment the ability of a company to work with their client base is imperative. This fact seems to be lost on those responsible for making or breaking this company. Seemingly arbitrary hirings increasing the executive salary load while reducing the "working" population with little regard as to the full impact these lost employees might actually have on the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire workgroup has made it difficult to remain.

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