Great Benefits, but Leadership Accountability Falls Short - Manager Fannie Mae Employee Review

- A culture of excessive and often unproductive meetings. It was common to have a packed calendar of meetings that rarely resulted in actionable outcomes or meaningful progress. - Leadership accountability was lacking. For example, my exit interview was conducted by the director I reported to, and my VP never reached out to discuss my reasons for leaving or to gain insight into my experience. - There is a disconnect between day-to-day work and the company’s mission. While the mission is highlighted during quarterly or annual town halls, it doesn’t translate into daily work. This often leads to confusion about priorities and a backlog of unclear tasks. - Psychological safety was more of a buzzword than a reality on my team. During my tenure, I made an effort to point out potential issues or offer constructive feedback, but doing so repeatedly to the "wrong" people resulted in my intelligence and competence being questioned. Without accountability from leadership, these behaviors were allowed to persist.