Pros
One of my fellow colleagues suggested I look at some recent posts on Glass Door, almost like it was a funny thing. What a disappointment to see the negative remarks our fellow team members have written. It’s amazing that it was suggested that some reviews are fabricated vs. people actually liking their work…what a concept!! I’ve been coming to work each day for the past 4 + years and have seen changes, some good and some bad. What I like about being at the new Tivity, first is our colleagues, not to pat us on the backs but we’re a great bunch! We’re dedicated, hardworking and enjoy what we do. And second is the leadership. The focus and direction that we now have is inspiring. Yes, there are pains when things change, staying the same is easy!! If you are not able to work in a changing environment, don’t want to grow and learn, don’t like working for a profitable company that has had more successes in the past year than we have had in several years, you should think about leaving. Don’t bring down the morale of the rest of the group as some negative managers seem to do. I like the new policy of Mr. Tramuto – giving his cell phone out suggesting anyone with an issue to call him I think is novel. I don’t think our former CEO did that and honestly, I don’t remember him even visiting us here in Chandler. I do like the focus that the ELT has put on us here in Chandler and I know more good things are yet to come. As far as a focus on the share price and stock holders, I’m pretty sure that is an important part of being a company that trades on the stock market. There should always be focus on making a company profitable and pleasing shareholders, it must be a component of the culture. My experience is that it is not the only focus. I see a focus on the customers, members and employees and yes there is a focus on profits. I think we need all of that to continue to be employed. If we don’t make money we won’t have jobs, and naturally if we don’t have customers and members we also won’t have jobs. It’s common sense, no? The comment about the ELT being too new and not knowing the business is comical – if you think that’s the case, then do something to help! If you love this company so much, if you don’t think as a manager you can do something to help, then find someone in the company who can, who will listen to your ideas. I know they are out there. If not, if you want things the way they were, no bonus, low morale, low stock price, company losing money you should find a new employer that meets those criteria, that’s the way we were. For me, I am going to continue to make Tivity a great place to work, think positive and help us grow.
Cons
I think we could use some more training. We’ve had several successful quarters now, could we get some training to keep us fresh? Back in the day, I recall being offered some practical business skills training but when things started to turn that all stopped. It would be helpful to start that again so we can improve our skills.
