Rocket ship headed in the wrong direction - Anonymous project44 Employee Review

1.0
15 May 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Wide range of customers utilizing the platform providing diverse industry exposure

Cons

Constructive criticism lacking in all directions. Constructive feedback from ICs is ignored while constructive feedback from management is non-existent in most, if not all, departments. There is regular unwarranted, improperly targeted, negative commentary from leaders that contributes to low morale and lacks in forward thinking approaches. Unclear vision. Externally, the tech and logistics markets are both very dynamic, but the company continues to prioritize unplanned frivolous changes where internal parties see fit while making necessary changes retroactively with minimal effort resulting in prolonged and unsatisfactory resolution times as well as erroneous results. Internally, there are no paths in place for career advancement making career growth near impossible unless you want to be involved in the game of office politics. Also the internal processes for issue escalation changes so frequently that people frequently have to contact 5+ people prior to getting an answer to even the simplest of requests. No clear ownership. Requests regularly fall on deaf ears as all departments work in silos and prefer to point fingers as opposed to own and fulfill obligations. Staffing. Multiple layoffs have been experienced in the past 2 years which all resulted in highly talented individuals being let go, projects being cancelled in totality, and low morale cross company. Work/Life Balance. Unlimited PTO is closely monitored and can become a punishment as opposed to reward as it results in piled up work upon return as the company does not reward teammate collaboration Product. The release of Movement was very exciting prior to launch, but bugs and product gaps quickly surfaced and were not actioned on in a timely fashion and over a year later still doesn’t address multiple rudimentary client needs.

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project44 Response
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Thank you for your candid feedback. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the diverse industry exposure our platform provides. We regret to hear about your concerns regarding feedback and internal processes. Constructive criticism is vital for project44’s growth, and we are committed to fostering a culture where feedback is valued and acted upon. We appreciate your input, wish you the best in your career, and welcome you to reach out to our HRBP team.

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