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Avoid - Anonymous employee Aventiv Technologies Employee Review

1.0
Feb 24, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

See the review below. There are no positives.

Cons

Under no circumstances should you consider working for this company. Aventiv serves as the parent company for JPay, AllPaid, Securus Technologies, and Securus Monitoring. The rebranding of "Aventiv" took place a few years ago in response to the negative image associated with their owner, Platinum Equity, after the acquisition of what was then known as Securus Technologies. Publicly, Securus Technologies faced criticism for questionable practices related to phone rates and fees for inmates within institutions. To address this, Platinum Equity rebranded the company as Aventiv. Currently, Aventiv is facing financial difficulties, struggling to refinance a substantial amount of debt. Despite challenges, the company insists it is "waiting for the right opportunity" to refinance. In early 2023, they underwent a significant round of layoffs, and there are concerns about the possibility of another round soon. Numerous Bloomberg articles highlight their challenges in refinancing several billion dollars of debt. The working environment is best described as toxic. Senior executives lack a full understanding of the technical aspects of individual divisions, and there is a lack of direction from senior managers. Staff members are held accountable for results without clear guidance. Performance reviews are questionable, with poor reviews leading to termination for some employees. Strikingly, reviews were allegedly altered to positive ones for certain individuals based on their position or division, allowing them to retain their roles. Gender-based pay disparities exist, with male staff being hired at higher salaries than their female supervisors. The HR team is inept, mishandling hiring practices, and displaying little regard for employees' mental health, primarily focused on protecting the company's interests. Aventiv faces several pending EEOC complaints and lawsuits, and the justifiability of these claims remains to be seen. In summary, this is a toxic and failing company, and it is strongly advised to avoid it at all costs.

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Aventiv Technologies Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience at Aventiv. We value all feedback so we can continuously improve the associate experience. Providing our customers and consumers with affordable, secure technology and the digital infrastructure to connect incarcerated individuals with their friends and family remains our priority. We tailor our services based on the requirements of each correctional facility, offering phone and video calling services, text connections, and access to education, training, and reentry support. These services encourage better outcomes for families and communities when incarcerated individuals come home. Just as we support our customers and consumers, we are committed to ensuring a positive work experience for all associates, whether they are part of Aventiv or our family of brands. That commitment includes maintaining financial transparency and stability within our organization, which is healthy and profitable. Like many private equity-owned businesses, the extraordinary and unprecedented increase in interest rates in the last four years has affected our debt. We are addressing that proactively to maintain the delivery of the products and services our customers and consumers need. Similarly, we offer a competitive pay philosophy that requires us to review our roles regularly against industry benchmarks. Our associates also engage in a regular performance review cycle to connect their contributions to enterprise goals and offer constructive feedback on how they can grow and develop with us. That feedback cycle is part of the two-way communication we foster with associates. They have access to several channels to share topics that they feel require leadership attention. Our organization has established policies and procedures to address EEOC-related matters, and we are dedicated to investigating and resolving any incidents promptly. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and fairness.

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5.0
Aug 28, 2025
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Pros

My internship at Aventiv was a truly valuable experience. Unlike some programs where interns are only given small or surface-level tasks, here I was trusted with real responsibilities that had an impact. The projects I worked on made me feel productive and part of the team, not just an extra set of hands. Coy were supportive and open to feedback, and I appreciated the balance between guidance and independence. I walked away from the internship with stronger skills, new perspectives, and tangible accomplishments that I can point to in my career.

Cons

The company is quickly expanding, so sometimes it can be a little hard to find information or resources right away.

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Aventiv Technologies Response
8mo
We truly appreciate your kind words! It’s great to know that you enjoyed your time as an Aventiv Intern! .
2.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Working from home was nice

Cons

Management has a us vs them mentality. They do NOT listen to the people actually doing the work on the front line. When I was working at Securus/Aventiv the atmosphere was a bit hostile toward the staff, and HR (which covers the company) was not helpful for the staff. There were a few really good supervisors and managers, but then when you hit upper management, communication fell apart.

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