Pros
Ascendco has found its place in a very niche part of the healthcare industry that needs disruption. If done well, it could be a successful business.
Cons
The biggest challenge that Ascendco faces as a business is that they have a severe culture problem. This culture problem extends from the top down and the “review” from 4/19/2024 from one of the most tenured employees at the company is a perfect example of the culture here. Ascendco has a very difficult time retaining people, and instead of looking inward and trying to understand why there is such high turnover (especially in their Chicago office), they outcast those individuals and label them as “losers” or “haters,” pointing the finger elsewhere without taking any accountability. I can say with almost complete certainty that all of these “losers that are sad” have never been happier since moving on from this company and the toxic environment it creates. Consider other options, or at least do yourself a favor and reach out any of the many past employees of this company you can find on LinkedIn to learn more about their experience. P.S. In case the 4/19/2024 post gets removed for whatever reason, see below for what one of the most tenured employees’ advice to management was regarding their former colleagues: "Ignore the haters, they are just losers that are sad they couldn't meet the bar of being the best.”