Clearly on the Slippery Slide Down - Anonymous employee Wiley Employee Review

1.0
Oct 21, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

More than 200 years history.

Cons

No clear direction forward. Management does their own thing. All departments work in silos - totally no collaboration. The truth is beneath the surface.

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First let me thank you for taking a moment to voice your opinion. While harsh, it's important that all employees feel empowered to express themselves appropriately whether in a forum like Glassdoor or in the workplace. It's true that large companies can sometimes struggle with the best ways to foster collaboration across different office locations, time zones, and departments. Nevertheless, collaboration is the cornerstone of success. It's why we've invested collaboration tools like the Office 365 suite for all employees or host innovation events to encourage cross-departmental solutions to common workflow pain points. I would challenge your advice that it's time to stop dreaming. To quote LL Cool J, "Stay focused, go after your dreams, and keep moving toward your goals. "

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