Aug 1, 2019
Skipio Response
6yWe appreciate critical reviews that allow us to better ourselves and the way we run and grow Skipio. However, we would like to offer clarification regarding various points you brought up.
First, we do not require employees to leave reviews, nor do we influence or incentivize employees to do so. We do follow Glassdoor’s recommendation and “encourage employees to leave honest reviews" on Glassdoor. As a part of this, we periodically remind employees to leave reviews if they previously haven’t.
Second, our marketing department did indeed use a high Glassdoor rating in a recruitment video with zero knowledge that a layoff was around the corner. The timing of the release of that video was unfortunate, especially when this company shift was heartbreaking and difficult for everyone involved.
Third, building on employee strengths, inviting speakers, and holding seminars and team building activities is not only a very important part of Skipio but also a big part of many other companies striving to create great culture. We’re sorry to hear that you did not find those experiences valuable. We hope to create more fulfilling experiences for employees in the future and appreciate your feedback on this matter.
Finally, the Skipio management team collectively spent hundreds of hours writing recommendations, editing resumes, and reaching out to their personal networks to try to place every single individual that was affected by the layoffs. As of right now, 100% of those employees have jobs. We love our past and current employees and only wish them the best as they pursue their goals now and in the future.