Used to be a great company to work for. New regime has ruined that and now it’s toxic for women. - Anonymous employee Personalis Employee Review

2.0
Oct 14, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Technology and scientific excellence there is amazing.

Cons

Used to be a great company to work for. New regime has ruined that and now it’s toxic for women. Company culture not women-friendly: 1. Company scored very low on work-life balance. The long hours are punishing, and not at all family-friendly. 2. Aggressive goals and high pressure are getting even worse. Tensions run high, and the culture is not fun. 3. There is rampant unconscious gender bias, including from the top. Women are perceived to “lack gravitas” or “seem junior” for no good reason. The facts speak for themselves: 1. Several mid-to-senior-level women have departed this year. There weren't many to begin with. 2. There are close to 20 VP+ executives. Only 2 are women. Most are white men. 3. New regime has pushed several female voices out of the Exec Team. What makes this even more sad is that the Board has multiple women, including the chair. Not sure if they realize how toxic the environment is for women. The new regime was not for me so I left. I’m not the only one.

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Personalis Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at our company. Your concerns are important to us, and we want to acknowledge them and thank you for sharing. We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with the changes in company culture. We take work-life balance, long working hours, high pressure, and unconscious gender bias seriously, and we understand the importance of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees. We appreciate your feedback, and we will take it into account as we work to improve our company culture and address the issues you've raised. Our goal is to create a positive and supportive environment for everyone. Once again, thank you for sharing your perspective. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and we are committed to making changes to ensure a better work environment for all employees.

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