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Some really good people, cult leader/non-empath CEO - Software Engineer Mindbody Employee Review

2.0
Apr 5, 2020
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Pros

I enjoyed working with many of the positive, kind, health-focused people there! People really care about doing great work and about their clients.

Cons

Culture comes from the top-the CEO has a very, “white guy goes to India once and now wears prayer beads” vibe, literally an official training module was to match business values to chakras on a body. You also don’t qualify for health insurance until working a full calendar month- meaning up to nearly two months. Strange for a wellness brand. They also conducted layoffs of 700 people by sending a single mass email and disconnecting those people’s accounts in the middle of the night. The CEO wanted it done that way, was the word, and the reason he gave in the email was that it “would have taken too long” to have even smaller team managers inform people in person. Team managers were asked not to speak to or reach out to those laid off for days. Consider this culture aspect when considering working here- good sides, but some real worrying lack of empathy.

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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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