We rolled the dice - Director Glassdoor Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Even by Glassdoor standards, there has been a lot of change in 2020. However, the mission is as strong as ever and for me, the most significant pro of working here is the people. I love the fact that I can work independently and the support for WFH has been awesome. We have a strong People team that has really come into its own during the pandemic. I fully support the new strategy shift and the drive for transparency. However, the pace of change is scary and dramatic. We've rolled the dice in a major way and I hope for all our sakes that it works out. You can't deny that there are some pretty bold changes kicking off right now.

Cons

Unfortunately, while I have had a good run, I fear that post-restructure I am running out of road. It wasn't Glassdoor's fault that COVID-19 came along and I believe senior management acted in the best interests of the company in letting 30% of the workforce go. Some of those people will be sorely missed, others, not so much. However, this has had a dramatic affect on my day-to-day role and the outlook for my development and progression is not good right now. I hope this situation changes, and you can never tell what is around the corner, but right now my scope is severely limited. I wish I wasn't facing this situation, but I just can't see how to haul myself out of it and there is no magic wand for Glassdoor to wave. It is gut-wrenching.

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Glassdoor Response
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Thank you for your review. I agree, the People Team has done a great job supporting our employees, especially as we navigate working from home during COVID-19. Unfortunately, the pandemic and the economic crisis that came with it had a drastic impact on our business, which forced us to make some really difficult decisions. I’m truly sorry we were in a position to have to say goodbye to so many talented individuals. It's always our hope to set everyone up to succeed and ensure everyone has a clear understanding of our company strategy. We'll be very focused in the coming weeks and months to do our best to support our teams through these changes. Thank you again for sharing your feedback. Christian CEO, Glassdoor

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