Pharmacy Alliance
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    3.4(27 ratings)
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    3.5(27 ratings)
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    3.4(27 ratings)
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    3.6(27 ratings)
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    3.4(27 ratings)
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    5.0
    Operations Manager
    Jan 2023
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Amazing, if you want to achieve something, you can do it here
    The good thingsEveryone works together and team is very important, my managers really wants me to do well and progress.
    The challengesCOVID has been hard, our members were on the front line but it was great to be a support to them
    1.0
    Field team
    Aug 2022
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    The good thingsThe team generally is very dedicated to customers
    The challengesBloated leadership, always on junkets, organisation lead by chest beaters with little to no substance, very hard to respect or tolerate
    5.0
    PBM
    May 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    This is the Place for me!
    The good thingsThe entire PA team are all so encouraging and actively seek to to support me in my role. The leadership is in touch with the needs of its team and the business. Nothing is too hard.
    The challengesNot really many challenges outside the norm of doing business, however it did take some time to get used to the supportive culture.
    5.0
    Pharmacy Business Manager
    May 2022
    A great culture, where everyone is encouraged to grow stronger together.
    The good thingsThe business provides a great platform to grow and develop, whether that be through senior management or peer to peer training. We are given the opportunity to work autonomously, whilst also receiving regular feedback to improve ourselves and our sites that we manager. Work/life balance is well managed, with the additional weeks leave in lieu of nights spent away a great way to reward for being away from home throughout the year.
    The challengesAs with any industry, Covid has played a big role in disrupting the personal growth. This has been negated well with the use of digital platforms to conduct regular meetings. However, nothing beats a face to face meeting.
    4.0
    Field team operations
    May 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Best decision I ever made!
    The good thingsThe Pharmacy Alliance management team have always been very supportive and encouraging. Opportunities for growth and strong incentives. Strong culture team constantly thriving to improve staff experience.
    The challengesNot many.. Possibly lack of opportunities to interact with the rest of the team due to Covid.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Category Administrator
    Sep 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    When one succeeds, all of PAL succeeds
    The good thingsAn amazing team. The culture of the business has come along way and working in the Merchandise team i found the culture to be the best part about the company. Everyone is capable of having fun and working at the same time and everyone genuinely cares. PAL is a company growing and evolving quite fast which means that people who are willing to be a part of establishing processes and the like will thrive.
    The challengesThe opportunity for growth within the company is certainly there, however it can require some pushing and continued persistence to achieve.
    4.0
    Marketing Coordinator
    Jan 2020
    Great people to work with!
    The good thingsGood team to work with, had many opportunities to learn and develop. Had a great manager that was supportive.
    The challengesSmall company so it was difficult to see career progression
    4.0
    Business Development Manager
    Sep 2019
    All Australiacurrent employee
    Treated well my management and peers, great commission with realistic targets. Fun working environment.
    The good thingsAutonomous atmosphere and here your success are recognised and celebrated by your peers.
    The challengesFast high growth puts extra stress upon some areas of the business.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Pharmacy Technician
    Jul 2019
    Wouldn't recommend working here
    The good thingsGreat team of co-workers
    The challengesManager who has very little respect for workers and company has no direction
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    HR Manager
    Feb 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I'm so happy I made the move to Pharmacy Alliance, it's been a fantastic move for my career and I feel energised and engaged everyday!
    The good thingsPharmacy Alliance is a growing company so there is a really exciting energy within the team and lots of opportunity to put your own stamp on it. Being a small company, I love that I have the freedom to make the role my own and I have the full support of the leadership team. The Pharmacy Alliance team are a really talented group of people as well and I'm honored to work with them.
    The challengesBeing a small company we are still trying to fine tune some of our processes/the way things should be done so this can be a point of frustration for some. But as long as you are comfortable with some level of uncertainty and you have a positive mindset, the team are great so you can work through any challenge.
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    1.0
    Pharmacy Assistant
    Jan 2019
    Underappreciated workers and appalling, selfish management
    The good thingsGreat team of co-workers.
    The challengesThe management is appalling and run by people who have no idea how pharmacies work. Workers are underappreciated to say the least and issues that are raised are completely ignored and swept under the carpet. Very upsetting.
    2.0
    Area Manager
    Sep 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great customers. No support from management.
    The good thingsAutonomy. The staff in the stores are great to work with.
    The challengesTravel. Poor job design and lack of training from head office. Lack of support from middle and upper management. Expected to live to work. Never felt appreciated.
    5.0
    Area Manager/Operations
    Sep 2018
    I got to drive my own ideas
    The good thingsAn extra weeks annual leave every year We can really drive the stores and you can put your own ideas in place. Really good team and you can ring anyone and they will take your call, right to the GMs and CEO
    The challengesTravel, the role has a lot of travel but they were upfront about that Growing businesses in small country towns
    1.0
    Operations
    Aug 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Workplace with no culture
    The good thingsI can't think of any
    The challenges1.Bad management (of people, projects and situations) 2.No work life balance 3.Poor communication across the company
    2.0
    Practice Group Manager ( Area Manager)
    Jun 2018
    All Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    No walk in the park! Work life balance = 0
    The good thingsWorking with members and building long term relationships .
    The challengesCulture = Bad Management turn a blind eye on the issues they are aware of , easy to ignore rather than deal with the issues. Workload is ridiculous - timeframes and expectations are unrealistic and often weekend work to get the tasks completed . When management want something done , they want it asap, lack of respect for team members getting the work completed with travel commitments. Exit interviews are a waste of time , when no action is taken to sort out the issues or rectify the problems that have occurred. When a staff member leaves there is no trying into talking them into staying , ( I've seen some amazing team members leave who should of stayed) , but unfortunately for some management they would need to swallow there pride for this to happen. I've seen many things occur , I've spoken up and nothing has been actioned, this goes against my morales, beliefs and values, and im a believer in what goes around comes around.
    4.0
    Area Manager
    Jun 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    So much support from my team, they really wanted me to do well.
    The good thingsReally focused on the end goal and the members. The office is in a great location and the team get on really well. Always something to do
    The challengesMembers can be demanding Travel
    1.0
    Pharmacy Manager
    Jun 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Worst company. Do not work here
    The good thingsThere’s absolutely nothing good to say about Pharmacy Alliance. Worst company I’ve ever worked for
    The challengesAppalling culture, lacks leadership and no accountability. Strategy is unclear.
    5.0
    Pharmacist Manager
    May 2018
    current employee
    Fantastic place to work - when surrounded by excellent people.
    The good thingsExcellent support from Pharmacy Alliance. This really takes away a lot of the stress of managing the pharmacy and helping us focus on what's important, our patients and customers. Our Pharmacy Alliance PGM is brilliant. You always know that support is only a phone call away. His store visits always helps steer the pharmacy on track.
    The challengesThere are always challenges in the pharmacy industry. But nothing that can't be overcome with great support, leadership and a high quality team.
    5.0
    Operations
    May 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great company to be a part of, highly recommend!
    The good thingsGreat employee culture, very innovative and forward-thinking business, as an employee of the Head Office I got a lot of exposure and experience across all facets of the business!
    The challengesVery busy working environment, however the management are great at assisting with time management and prioritising workflow.
    4.0
    Retail Assistant
    May 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    My PGM is very proactive, and will alway do the right thing for the team.
    The good thingsMy PGM was so helpful and is really supportive of me.
    The challengesBecause the team is based regionally, the team don't see our area manager very often. But our PGM will call us to check in on our team and how we are tracking.
    5.0
    Marketing Assistant
    May 2018
    A great opportunity to expand and develop my skills!
    The good thingsI got to do things that a normal marketing assistant wouldn't do, the role was a lot more than follow up and admin. You were really able to develop an idea. If it wasn't for this role I wouldn't have been able to step up into my next role ... I was able to show what I could really do.
    The challengesYou have to step up and be willing to really put the effort in.
    5.0
    Operations Manager
    May 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Excellent industry and business to work for.
    The good thingsGreat work life balance, great leadership and communication.
    The challengesLearning a new industry.
    5.0
    Merchandise Manager
    May 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    THis role has been a uquine opportunity expand and develop.
    The good thingsYou get the chance to make things happen and drive your ideas to an outcome. You get out what you put in.
    The challengesFinding a point of difference in the market.
    1.0
    Manager
    Feb 2018
    Company with no direction, glad I left.
    The good thingsCan’t even think of one.
    The challengesThey don’t care about their employees, poor support from the company with no career development or training program.
    5.0
    Area Manager
    Feb 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I left and came back!
    The good thingsFlexible with family as much as any business can be Willing to try new things Focused on customers Great support from my manager
    The challengesEveryone has to work together, only 45 team members and you have to be willing to work as a team
    2.0
    National Manager Merchandise Services
    Aug 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    No support given, a disappointing company all round .
    The good thingsHead office location in Melbourne.
    The challengesPoor management/leadership. Lack ideas and forward thinking.
    1.0
    Category Manager
    Aug 2017
    Never again
    The good thingsThere really weren't any good things.
    The challengesDisorganised and management doesn't know what they're doing.
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