Sinking Ship - Marketing Manager Blueprint Test Prep Employee Review

1.0
17 Sept 2024
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Pros

There used to be so many pros! Blueprint always had chaos at the top, but it also had an awesome culture, values that resonated, and best-in-class products to market and sell. That's all gone now so the best I can say is that there are many kind people still here.

Cons

Leadership has been a mess for years. The recent attempt to fix this by replacing certain executives is a clear failure to anyone paying attention. So now we all sit here knowing it's going to get so much worse. The company has abandoned the values that attracted many of us to BP in the first place. No more money for DEI or continuing education, no more commitment to honesty and transparency, executives who do not communicate or show up to meetings or review check ins, persistent refusals to clarify expectations. We went through layoffs recently. They were not done well. Sales are still dismal. All signs point to more layoffs coming. Half the company is talking about it, everyone is worried that the next round of layoffs will be even less thoughtful, and no execs are addressing any of it. Products haven't kept up with the market. We used to be best in class. We are not anymore. Our content lags far behind our competitors. No one will admit this so nothing gets fixed. Sexism is a regular thing. It will get worse now.

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Blueprint Test Prep Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that recent changes have been difficult for many and recognize the concerns raised. When sales are down, difficult decisions on budgeting have to be made, and some program budgets have been temporarily put on pause. We did experience a 5% layoff in October 2023 and a 15% layoff in September 2024, and these decisions were not made lightly. With the support of our new executive team members in Marketing and Finance, we are focused on driving positive changes in our sales performance and continuing to improve communication and transparency across the company. We are committed to maintaining a strong culture and addressing concerns thoughtfully as we move forward.

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We appreciate you taking time to write a review. Over the years, Blueprint has grown in an ambitious way as we’ve expanded into new product lines. We recognize that our dynamic and fast-paced environment is not for everyone, and navigating that type of growth in a remote model requires continuous adjustment. Ensuring our teams can collaborate effectively across multiple platforms remains a main focus for us, which is why we are heavily prioritizing cross-functional awareness and training. We’ve also launched a company-wide culture refresh project specifically focused on bringing awareness to how we support our learners and ensuring everyone has clarity on our products. Regarding our unlimited vacation policy, flexibility is consistently highlighted as a top benefit in our internal engagement surveys; however, if any team members ever feel hesitant to utilize it, we always encourage them to come forward to the People Team.
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