The Rats are Scurrying to Flee the Sinking Titanic . . . - Anonymous employee NAVEX Employee Review

1.0
10 July 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Many nice, friendly people. Outstanding products. Appreciative Customers (at least up to now). Innovation. Responsiveness. Potential.

Cons

A trail of disastrous decisions since the joining of the four companies in 2012: MISGUIDED PRIORITIES: From the beginning, the primary emphasis and focus have been on integrating SalesForce throughout the company, combining the HR and Accounting functions throughout, and forcing four separate entities to quickly fit themselves into one mold. Similarly, every sales person has been instructed to sell every product, with the assumption that the mere fact that we now offer more products (and more salespeople, notwithstanding the fact that they are so much more fragmented) will somehow cause a first-year 50% increase in sales revenue. Result: Unmet expectations due to highly unrealistic forecasts, disgruntled employees, neglect of key areas of the business in favor of things which do not add value. THE DEATH OF CUSTOMER SERVICE: A shift away from the former philosophy of setting up clients to be partners for life, towards one of two extremes - either the new one-size-fits-all stick-to-the-script "project management" approach, or the uber-expensive consulting option, which clients cannot afford. A focus on pushing clients through the assembly line and quickly washing our hands of them when we're done, congratulating ourselves on the fact that we've "delivered" what they paid for, irrespective of whether they ever actually end up using the products or not. Result: Clients will decide that it's too hard to get the products off the ground, and ultimately will not renew their licenses. Two years from now, NG leadership will realize this and start to take measures to change it, but it will be too little, too late.

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had opportunities to work with emerging technologies like AI, automation, and cloud systems. We're excited to continue to invest in these technologies and opportunities! We also recognize that added layers of approval can slow progress and create frustration. As we continue evolving, we’re focused on finding ways to innovate, move faster, empower our teams, and improve how we collaborate and make decisions. Thank you for being part of our team and taking time to help us learn and get better! - NAVEX People Team
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NAVEX Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you experienced a strong team culture, flexibility, and competitive pay during your time with our team at NAVEX. We also appreciate your candid comments regarding organizational change, communication, and the challenges that can accompany periods of transformation. We recognize that change can be difficult and may create uncertainty for team members, particularly when teams are balancing evolving priorities with ambitious goals. As our industry, customers, and business continue to evolve, we are committed to making thoughtful decisions that strengthen our organization for the future. While change is not always easy, our objective is to better position our people and our business for long-term success, improve how we operate, and create opportunities for sustainable growth. Throughout that process, we strive to communicate openly, support our teams, and ensure our people have the resources they need to navigate change successfully. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours helps us continue to learn and improve. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. -NAVEX People Team
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