Leadership lacks a plan amid declining morale and trust
Pros
1. The company has been struggling financially for more than a year, but leadership does not seem to have a clear plan to improve the situation. 2. Annual salary increases have been frozen. The company 401(k) match has also been suspended. Career growth and promotions have slowed down or completely stopped for many employees. 3. At the same time, leadership continues to push employees back into the office. Many people are required to follow a hybrid schedule without a clear business reason. Employees spend time and money commuting just because the company president wants people in the office. 4. HR is not helpful when employees raise concerns. In my experience, HR's priority is protecting the company, not supporting employees. 5. Instead of making difficult decisions openly, management creates conditions that encourage people to leave on their own. Freezing merit increases, stopping the 401(k) match, limiting advancement opportunities, and pushing strict hybrid work requirements all feel like ways to reduce headcount without layoffs or severance costs. Overall, morale has dropped significantly, and many employees no longer trust leadership.
Cons
Good people on the teams. Many employees work hard and try their best despite the challenges.
