Athennian

2.0

Feb 22, 2023

Anonymous employee

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Pros

You will meet the best, most supportive colleagues you could want in this organization. Many of the directors and people leaders are a dream to work with, who will go above and beyond to empower, develop, support, and protect their teams. Cross-team collaboration is always enjoyable, because everyone I’ve encountered is friendly, helpful, and open to share their knowledge, be it industry-, product-, or even organization-related. The culture has been intentionally and lovingly built, and the people that were hired to date have been truly special.

Cons

That culture that was lovingly and intentionally built, resulting in a unicorn of a workplace culture where you’ll meet the best colleagues? Its champion and key driver was unceremoniously removed along with another key leader in the organization recently in a move that baffled and terrified the rest of us. Among reasons cited was a “misalignment” in direction among the leadership. If that direction is going to be set by the CEO (given this misguided decision appears to be his), then it will be a chaotically charted course that eventually loses sight of its destination, not unlike his vision for the product. We tout transparency as a key factor of our culture, but the CEO is the only upper management leader whose entire calendar is marked private, and he seems pretty intent on demolishing the remaining pillars of organizational transparency that had previously distinguished Athennian from other workplaces. Two stars for excellent colleagues but the future looks pretty grim.

Athennian Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience at Athennian. We truly appreciate your recognition of our supportive colleagues and the culture we have built together. It’s heartening to hear about your positive experiences with our directors and team leaders and the enjoyable cross-team collaborations. We understand your concerns regarding recent changes in leadership and the impact this has had on the team. Change, especially at the leadership level, can be challenging and unsettling. We assure you that these decisions, though difficult, are made with the long-term vision and success of Athennian in mind. As we evolve from a startup to a more mature organization, we naturally see leadership and strategic direction shifts. We are excited to announce that we have been rebuilding our leadership team with individuals who bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective. These leaders are committed to driving Athennian towards a bright and promising future. We recognize the importance of transparency, especially in times of change, and we are committed to improving in this area. Maintaining open communication and staying true to our core values remain paramount as we grow. We understand that there is always room for improvement, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of transparency and trust. Thank you again for your feedback. It is invaluable as we continue evolving and striving to make Athennian a great workplace. -Athennian People Team

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