Setting employees up for failure - Engineer Nielsen Employee Review

2.0
Jan 22, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

-A lot of flexibility in WFH practices, which is appreciated -Some offices have great snacks/beverages available (some definitely don’t) -Engineering org is fairly diverse -That’s probably it

Cons

-Unsupported by senior leaders in my org -No guidance until someone outside the org expresses dissatisfaction with something, and then you are micro-managed -Poor training materials on product (was expected to self-teach when started) -MyTime isn’t REALLY flexible. Most managers frown on taking time off in the engineering org. Would prefer dedicated PTO/year -A lot of “old boys” in engineering leading to outdated practices and resistance against new ones. Many converted from linear to digital roles over the years and it isn’t a good fit -Expected to utilize Employee Resource Groups as ways to “promote diversity” but the company completely discourages things like attending outside conferences on D&I

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Nielsen Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are disappointed to hear that you’re not having a great experience with your leadership so far. We believe that strong leaders are essential in helping our clients and our business grow. We hope that you address your concerns directly with your manager or your HR Business Partner, if you haven’t already.

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