Since the change in management, I have observed a noticeable decline in mentorship, professional development, and advancement transparency. Opportunities for growth appear less defined, and decisions regarding advancement lack clear communication, which has negatively impacted morale across teams.
The current leadership approach relies heavily on micromanagement rather than empowering experienced operators to perform their roles independently. This shift has reduced trust, engagement, and overall team confidence.
Additionally, changes to the attendance policy have significantly impacted employee morale. Previously, time off was structured into three categories: PTO (sick time), unpaid PTO through a point-based system, and PTO (vacation). Under the current policy, once sick time is exhausted, vacation time may be reduced or revoked for attendance infractions such as illness-related absences or lateness. This has created concern among employees, as earned vacation time is now directly affected by attendance issues, which was not the case under the prior system.
Collectively, these changes have contributed to decreased morale and engagement across the workforce.