High turnover! - Anonymous employee Alley Employee Review

1.0
Mar 16, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Wish I could think of some legitimate pros. Remote work situation is probably the best praise I can offer.

Cons

Huge amount of turnover - people constantly being hired and then let go, basically a revolving door of employees. Leadership lacks focus and direction, and apparently Alley’s one big client, Verizon, has taken notice as the workload has diminished drastically. When I left Alley for another position, people were being let go en masse, and it wasn’t handled professionally. I’m still in touch with a few of my former colleagues (the few who are still left!), and I hear morale is low and there is lots of gossip, speculation, and discontent. I don’t see much of a future for the company. Check back in 3-5 years, I bet they won’t even be around then. It’s a hot mess. Sad.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

I'm wrapping up my first month with Alley and couldn't be more excited to be working with such a vibrant team and organization. I've NEVER worked with a more creative, caring, and dedicated group of people who deeply care about each other's success and the success of the members in the space (we're a cowroking company.) Ever. And I've worked with some companies known for taking great care of people. There is also tremendous opportunity for growth. The team is small (though growing) and not one person hasn't had the opportunity to push the boundaries of their job and skills, gaining experience and street cred' along the way. And that work is recognized by leadership. Finally, what incredible access to a community of cutting edge entrepreneurs, creatives, and companies at large. I've rarely seen such a concentration of all the people I want to work with, go hear lead a workshop on ANYTHING, and have dinner with under one roof.

Cons

Alley is at that amazing point of having outgrown its "start up" shoes and is working hard to build the systems that will support it's continued growth. This culture is great for people who enjoy thinking outside the box, being given a lot of trust and autonomy to solve big problems, and where everyone is giving 110% to build something greater than themselves. This isn't for everyone. Sometimes there isn't a lot of structure because they trust you to build it. I've certainly heard stories of people not vibing with this highly demanding flow. Fair enough, but if you've got the spirit, it pays back in spades.

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