All the tea in one real post - Senior Consultant Gen Employee Review

1.0
2 Jun 2024
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Pros

Competitive base salary Clear bonus structure Affordable health plan with telehealth option Stock grants Intern opportunities Clean and modern facilities Hybrid work schedule No drug testing Unlimited paid time off Good colleagues Life insurance Ample paid holidays 401(k) with average employer matching Employee assistance program Casual dress code Free snacks Education reimbursement (covers partial undergrad costs) 80% bonus payout in 2024

Cons

Parental leave is unpaid People don't leave due to unvested stock options Disappointing 2024 merit increases, many got no raise CEO is misleading in all-hands meetings CEO states in office attendance is untracked, this is false Surveys are not anonymous, watch what you say HR obsesses to identify source of complaints CEO is disrespectful to people in meetings Lack of focus on employees, obsession with numbers DEI efforts are just lip service, not authentic passion Heavy pressure to come into office, despite hiring remote workers and senior leaders remote Remote work is based on who you know Promotions are based on who you know Office perks are unequal across locations No offices for managers Frequent layoffs Decentralized core departments Limited career growth opportunities Dwindling leadership and desperate cost-cutting moves

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Gen Response
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Thank you for sharing such a detailed review. We’re glad to hear that you recognize the competitive salary, clear bonus structure, and the other benefits we provide. We are always striving to improve and take your feedback seriously as it helps us grow and evolve. Regarding transparency in our communications and leadership practices, we are committed to making continuous improvements to ensure that every employee's voice is heard and valued. We have developed various channels such as Chat with the CEO, the Suggestion Hub, and Lunch with the CEO to facilitate open and meaningful dialogues. Further, we ensure anonymity in all feedback received through our internal employee surveys and external social media and have processes in place to guarantee that all feedback is handled confidentially and with the utmost care. In response to your insights on DEI and the challenges faced regarding promotions and remote workers, we want you to know that we have many communities within the company dedicated to ensuring that diversity and inclusions are respected and equitably distributed. Additionally, we do offer paid parental leave to support our employee during this important time of their lives. You can find more information about our policy at the following link: https://benefits.gendigital.com/us/time-away/leaves-of-absence If you have specific suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our People & Culture team. Your honesty is invaluable to us and sparks the changes we need to better our company for everyone. If you have more to share or need support, we encourage you to reach out via our People & Culture team or anonymously through our EthicsLine. We are here to listen and act.

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