Leadership is hit or miss in BPO roles
As a Customer Service Representative working remote from Texas, my experience at Firstsource was mixed, especially regarding leadership. While some immediate supervisors were supportive, upper management often felt out of touch, which impacted overall morale and understanding of company direction in the BPO industry.
Some team leads are genuinely supportive, especially when you're new in a customer service representative role. They really help with initial training and getting up to speed. It's a decent entry-level job for the BPO industry.
Upper management often feels disconnected from the day-to-day. There's not much transparency, and decisions can seem random, impacting our remote work setup. Communication from the top down is a real struggle.
Try to listen more to your team leads and frontline employees. Improve communication channels and make sure decisions are explained clearly. Invest in better management training for consistency across teams.