Has Great Potential - IF - Executives Cut the Cord to Tyco - Anonymous employee ADT Employee Review

4.0
Aug 22, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A new start for a 139 year old company since its divestiture from Tyco. Good pay and benefits, relaxed business casual environment, lots of projects

Cons

It appears Management is still tied to Tyco because the CEO was appointed to his role by Tyco and the executive get Tyco stock options. C-Level executives are not true leaders and this creates a chaotic environment within their respective departments Hired a Chief Innovation Officer that has not offered up one new product or service despite the fact employees send in their ideas. Pure BS from this one. The CMO does not appear to be a true marketing man with innovative cutting edge advertising ideas. He made ADT look stupid on "Undercover Boss" from the premise of his participation, to his general lack of intelligence. He came from 24 hours fitness - how well known are they? NOT New CIO appears to be a smart woman and hopefully great things come from her addition to the company Too many managers, directors and VPs hired based on the fact they are females or minorities rather than skilled leaders who are knowledgeable Lack of training offerings, lack of a plan to promote from within, and TOO dependent on outside expensive vendors. The Tyco/ADT divestiture cost shareholders over $700 MILLION Dollars -- whose pockets were fattened!?!

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I've worked for the company for 40+ years, I'm treated with respect and my efforts are recognized by my Director and other ADT leaders. They give me the autonomy to manage my department and value my experience and insight. They offer a solid benefits package. ADT leads by example with their cultural markers and ensures that rules and laws are followed. I love the collaboration I have with our other departments.

Cons

Obviously, we all want more money, especially given the prices of everything, it's always nice to make more money, but I've checked the compensation and benefits in similar positions outside of ADT and I feel ADT is paying a fair wage and when I factor in the benefits package, they are above average in overall compensation.

1.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

None other than a paycheck

Cons

Dominate you and push you even though it is hot and you are working hard, they will complain and yell at you about their crummy inventory system or people complain. They do not care if you are injured. Tell them and lose your job. The lady in charge is psychotic at best. Called me months after I didnt work there asking ridiculous questions and demanding answers. She's a short minority female that hates men apparently. Hates everyone and everything from what I saw. There's no peace at this job. If you keep it 3 months, you're an extremely hard worker.

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