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When a disaster hits core values are forgotten - Anonymous employee Mindbody Employee Review

1.0
Apr 3, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

free fruit, wellness cards (when that was a thing), plaza parties, benefits (most of these are obsolete now)

Cons

Mindbody decided to lay off 650 employees and furlough 350 due to COVID. While most companies stood by their employees MB did not. After we started working from home they immediately started talking about layoffs. The whole process was very impersonal and done via a mass email sent out at 5:00 AM on April 2nd. This email was the same and stated if you were laid off, got to keep your job, or furloughed. This is creating panic for employees still at the company more than doubling their workload and wondering if there will be more rounds of layoffs. Up until this point there has been silence from upper management on the progression of how Covid is effecting Mindbody's business. Vista the multi-billion dollar equity firm did nothing to help the company survive. In a recent meeting the CEO states that the company has tens of millions of dollars in the bank and STILL decided to lay off employees leaving them without their community and healthcare benefits. The layoffs at Mindbody were a choice not a necessity. Is Mindbody hiding behind Coivid-19 to initiate already planned layoffs so they can outsource jobs to India or area's where it cheaper to employ? Mind you India still has jobs that they are hiring for while the US is not hiring. This would not be the first time Vista has moved jobs to a more affordable region.

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Cons

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4.0
Nov 11, 2024
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Pros

During my time at Mindbody, I was fortunate to work in an incredibly supportive team environment. The team was collaborative, fostering a positive and productive atmosphere where everyone’s ideas were valued. My managers played a key role in creating this supportive culture. They were not only approachable and encouraging, but also inspiring leaders who gave me the freedom to take initiative and grow within my role. One of the most rewarding aspects of my experience was the creative freedom I was given. I had the opportunity to explore new ideas and approach challenges in innovative ways, which made the work both exciting and fulfilling. This level of trust and autonomy helped me build my confidence, expand my skills, and develop as a professional. Additionally, the work culture at Mindbody emphasized collaboration, making it easy to share ideas and tackle problems togethe

Cons

While my experience at Mindbody was largely positive, there were a few challenges I encountered. One significant issue was the constant turnover in leadership. This frequent change in management created a sense of instability, as new leaders would often come in with different priorities and approaches. As a result, it sometimes felt like no one was on the same page, leading to a lack of direction and clarity. This inconsistency caused a fair amount of disorganization within the company, making it difficult to align on goals and strategies. The shifting leadership dynamics created some challenges in maintaining a consistent workflow and made it harder to build long-term plans. Despite the supportive team environment, this lack of continuity in leadership was a noticeable drawback.

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