Morale is tanking - Anonymous employee Lumen Bioscience Employee Review

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your experience at Lumen. As a growing company, we are continuously learning and there is always room for improvement. We take the health and wellbeing of our employees seriously. We also respect the privacy of our employees when it comes to these matters. While we are intentionally trying to create a great work environment, we know we can do more. We will be implementing a Wellness program that will address several topics such as Mindfulness, Health, and Financial Wellness to name a few. We know this is just a start, but our hope is that this program will continue to build on the great culture Lumen has. Due to the success of Lumen’s technology, we have been preparing for growth. Efforts to expand the office, manufacturing, and laboratory space were initiated approximately a year ago and plans and status have been communicated in all-company meetings, in the national media, and during tours of the expansion space. While construction has been in progress, we have been appreciative of the patience of the on-site team members and the efforts to develop solutions for the space constraints. Team members are encouraged to reach out to their managers for additional information about Lumen’s expansion plans since all teams have been involved. Managers can also be the first contact to identify solutions for navigating the space constraints. Lumen has a very flexible work from home policy and desk spaces that can be reserved. While there are periods during the week where it may be busier, there are often workspaces that are available. The laboratory team has also been planning for expansion. While the focus has been on training, process development, and planning of the new space to ready the team for growth, headcount has not changed significantly. We are however staged for exciting growth over the next few years and expect that the foundational work contributed by many team members will promote a smooth transition. Team members are encouraged to reach out to their managers if there are any questions about the plans. Your feedback regarding HR is noted and we are sorry you feel that way. We know our most important resource is our people and want our employees to feel valued, appreciated and heard. While we encourage that individuals first reach out to their managers, we will ensure HR continues to build out partnerships with team members and that they feel comfortable escalating any issues over to the HR team.