So Much Potential to Be a Great Place to Work
Pros
The 4-day workweek is a real game changer. It really shows just how much Exos seems to care about the physical and mental well-being of their employees. The amount of perks such as discounts on apparel, food services, and recovery tools is second to none. The company's decision to focus on virtual offerings shows that they are prepared to grow into the future which is confidence inspiring in an unstable US economy.
Cons
"No one works at Exos to get rich" is the common grumbling. The pay structure is commensurate with industry standards. But, there are coaches who are asked to do far more than coach and aren't paid to take on these time-consuming responsibilities. There are cases in which employees have had to complain about the disparity between their growing responsibilities and their compensation only to be eventually paid accordingly and then given even more added responsibilities. Senior leadership seems to value the mental well-being of their employees, but are so out of touch they don't understand that financial stability is big part of mental well-being. You can meditate every hour on the hour, but if you're struggling to make ends meet, life can still seem overwhelming. A lot of coaches in the field that have the benefit of the 4-day workweek are using that 5th day to work other jobs in order to make ends meet, which defeats the purpose of the shorter workweek. The Exos app is a phenomenal resource for the end-user, but from the perspective of a coach who wants the autonomy to create custom programs for their members, it leaves a lot to be desired. Lastly, there is no clearly defined path to be elevated within the company. Without a clear path, it seems as if a predetermined few are the ones who are going to move up the ranks, while everyone else stays in place regardless of performance.
