- Strategy whiplash: frequent reorgs without a clear short- and long-term plan, OKRs, or follow-through.
- Execution gaps: limited monitoring of goals throughout the year; priorities change mid-stream.
- People ops are immature: no structured 30/60/90 ramp plans, unclear career paths, and promotions sometimes used to patch compensation, which ultimately harms the promoted employee and the team.
- Optics over outcomes: significant spend on conferences and travel while employee compensation/recognition lags, eroding trust.
- Psychological safety is low: HR processes feel opaque, escalation paths don’t inspire confidence, and employees learn to keep their heads down rather than raise concerns.
- Result: high churn—many join with high hopes and leave disillusioned.