This just isn't the same company it was 4 years ago. I have loved Glassdoor, the best company I have ever worked for, but as they have scaled in size, they have also lost some sizzle. I have witnessed this happen to other start-ups that scaled. Some things just feel different at 1000 employees than at 200. I used to feel very confident about the direction of the company and it's leadership. Some of the changes being made right now (May 2020) with Glassdoor, a sister company and the parent company now have me concerned. If it isn't broke, don't tinker with it. My advice is to stick with the same business model that paved the road to where you are today.
I am an award-winning, quota-hitting, promoted, top-shelf sales rep who just lost my job to COVID-19. The sales dept was just gutted - aren't sales teams one of the last groups to go in a reduction in force due to an economic downturn? You award me for my efforts and success and then you send me packing. Cut the dead weight instead and keep top performers. I don't get it. My heart is broken.
Glassdoor has gone out of it's way to create inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community. I applaud their efforts and they have done a fantastic job! Unfortunately, Glassdoor put too many eggs in one basket. Black/AA, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Jewish, Catholic, Christian, etc all take a backseat to LGBTQ+ who is riding shotgun. Glassdoor, have you ever temporarily changed your corporate logo to include the name/colors/logo of any diversity group other than LGBTQ+? Would you change your green logo to black for black history month? Or perhaps add a Cross, Star of David, or Santa hat to the corporate logo during holiday season? No, you wouldn't do those things. But you did incorporate the rainbow colors to your corporate logo during pride month. My advice is to work as hard for other diversity groups as you have done for LGBTQ+.
Lastly, employee salaries are below national averages according to Glassdoor's very own "Know your Worth" data and salary info. They try to make up for it in other areas like office snacks, Patagonia swag and benefits.
