Better, Better, never best is the motto and it fits! - Anonymous employee Calix Employee Review

3.0
Sep 18, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Calix offers great benefits and a work from anywhere environment.

Cons

Overall, the culture has shifted some from what I perceived to be a growth mindset culture to something more reactive and toxic. As trust wanes, I'm witnessing more micromanaging, and the pressure is compounding too. I think we need to build more trust with one another, from the top down. Also, there are not enough women in leadership roles/ presenting on calls.

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Calix Response
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Thank you for your feedback on your experience as an employee at Calix. We’re glad you appreciate our benefits and remote work environment. In the spirit of ‘better, better, never best’, we expect our culture to change and are committed to keeping our cultural values central to the way that we interact. At Calix, we believe that every voice matters and strive to create a working environment where open communication is encouraged. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and spark innovation to push us forward. As a customer-centric organization, our customers and their communities are at the heart of everything we do. We will make mistakes; what is important is we learn from them and improve. We will continue to seek feedback from employees and customers as we recognize the need to be transparent in building and sustaining trust. Your feedback is valued and we encourage you to consider sharing more with your direct leader, functional leader, or Talent and Culture Business Partner.

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