We have been forced and coerced to write a review :( - Management C2 Essentials Employee Review

1.0
5 May 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You learn a lot by working here.

Cons

Volatile Environment Bi-polar, insane, medicated, fault finder, blame...emotionally unstable...(just to name a few of the traits here)..if you work here, you are constantly walking on egg shells. Do NOT get caught up in the politics here. It's sad when your employees are treated like children instead of adults. The owner will come in yelling at people for a mistake instead of sitting down understanding what's wrong and coming up with solutions to make sure it doesn't happen again. A lot of times personal issues are taken out on the employees. Turnover rate is EXTREMELY HIGH. When interviewing if you ask that question, they will say most of our employees have been here 10+ years. (Note:) These are employees that are BFFs with the owner and started the company with her. Payroll Accounting HR Ask how long they've known each other. Then do a tour around the facility and ask each and every person how long have they been there and if they really like who they work for.

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C2 Essentials Response
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Thank you for your candid personal review of C2. The company’s executive team, and especially the CEO, want all employees to feel empowered to make great decisions that are in the best interest of our clients and to enjoy the work that we perform at C2. HR can sometimes be a stressful, deadline driven business -- particularly when you are serving many different clients throughout the country and overseas. But C2 strives to provide its employees with an intellectually challenging, yet collaborative work experience that will allow them to grow their professional expertise while providing C2 clients with first-class HR service. I assure you that the experience you describe in no way reflects the environment C2 wants to create for its employees. For example, you should absolutely not feel pressured to write good reviews of C2 or feel like you have to “walk on eggshells” around the office. While we encourage employees to share their experiences at C2 with others, employees are not expected and should not feel pressured to write positive reviews that they do not believe, nor should they feel like they cannot share their thoughts or ideas or that their contributions are not valuable. The CEO has an “open door” policy and is always willing to listen to ideas that will make C2 a better company or a better place to work. It therefore seems strange that you are a manager who has been with C2 for more than 8 years. Regardless, I would encourage you to make an appointment with the CEO to sit down and discuss your concerns directly.

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5.0
24 Feb 2026
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Pros

I started at C2 in an entry-level payroll role and, over 15 years, grew into a senior specialist. The company truly allows you to build a career if you’re willing to learn and put in the work. I’ve gained a full understanding of payroll from start to finish systems, compliance, client service, troubleshooting, and have been trusted with increasing responsibility over the years. Leadership values experience and promotes from within. The team feels like family, and there’s pride in the work we do. Payroll accuracy really matters, and everyone takes ownership.

Cons

Payroll has strict deadlines, so some weeks are high pressure.

4.0
9 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I came into C2 with a strong HR foundation, but I learned more in five years here than I expected. The environment is fast-paced and client-focused, so you quickly build problem-solving, compliance, and communication skills. There’s always room to grow and learn something new. No two days are the same. You’re trusted with real responsibility, which helps you develop quickly. The best part was the team, incredibly supportive, collaborative, and always willing to jump in to help. That made even the busiest days enjoyable.

Cons

Workloads can get heavy during peak times, so strong organization skills are a must.

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