Downsized by 10% - Still bleeding - Anonymous employee Chefman Employee Review

1.0
31 Oct 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Generous time off, but hard to use it at all.

Cons

The company has made a large number of cuts at one time as much as 10% of the company. The terminations were done over email in the evening with no decency of laying off in person or during a phone call. This was the same for employees working there for many years. The thought was the cuts were made for the benefit of the company but raises and promotions occurred soon after.

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Chefman Response
2y
We understand that the recent downsizing was a tough time for many employees, and we apologize for the way it was communicated. The decision was made after careful consideration, with the goal of ensuring the company's long-term sustainability. Your advice on transparency is important to us, and we are actively working to improve communication within the company. We care deeply about treating our employees with respect and kindness, and we are committed to keeping that a top priority. Thank you for your contributions to our organization, and we wish you success in your future endeavors.

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Chefman Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with the team, our products, and the overall environment. With respect to variation across teams, some differences are a natural result of the diverse functions and ways teams operate. At the same time, we remain focused on maintaining a strong and consistent overall employee experience across the organization. We appreciate the thoughtful input.
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Cons

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Chefman Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Chefman didn't reflect the kind of environment we strive to create. We value a positive workplace culture and employee experience. We know there’s always more work to be done, and feedback from both current and former team members is a critical part of how we learn and grow. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and thank you again for contributing to our ongoing efforts to build a stronger, more supportive workplace.
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