Jul 7, 2015
Blum Response
9yThank you for your feedback. Sorry you felt your experience was that big of a problem for you. We would like to add the following points for consideration;
A good part of our workforce is made up of employees with 15, 20 even 30 years with the company. Our turnover rates are found to be below recommended industry standards.
We have an open-door policy that is available to all employees and can be used without fear of retribution.
Work environment is very informal and when you walk around the facility you see people joking, laughing and interactions are relaxed and informal.
We have identified some issues within that team and they have been addressed. New team members were added over the last couple of years as a response to increased demand on the team. Anyone walking thru the Marketing department or our break areas will see that this group exhibits a high level of comradery. They hold frequent informal meetings or discussions on a variety of work related topics where information is exchanged and decisions are often made by consensus. Additionally, on most days this group can be seen eating lunch together.
We admit that we have well established work processes that allow us to maintain continuity with corporate practices. They can seem different to new hires but few experience long term struggles fitting in and contributing.