I'll focus directly on Data at Sprout. The current senior leadership in the Data Foundation and AI areas of the company have consistently demonstrated that they are not prepared to lead in the capacity that their roles have granted them.
A few examples:
* Critical personnel exits (layoffs and PIPs) with zero contingency planning, resulting in complete failure of business-critical reports and systems.
* A baffling reorganization that placed Business Analysts under Data Science leadership, confusing career paths, creating role ambiguity, and undermining the value of both disciplines.
* Nepotistic hiring practices, including multiple instances of friends being hired into management roles, reportedly without passing standard interviews.
* Tone-deaf communications, including all-hands where leadership self-congratulates while essentially everyone is seeking employment elsewhere
* Skip-level meetings where leadership demonstrates no understanding of your function, team structure, or deliverables
etc.
The organizational toll has been significant: I’ve never worked in a company where so many people in a single org have taken mental health leaves or extended PTO due to burnout or stress.
Sprout's value to customers hinges on the strength of its data. I genuinely do not know how the board or executive team can see the mass exodus occurring in the data space and not immediately do something about it.
My feelings on this place could be worded so much more strongly, but of course, Glassdoor has rules...
