Powerful Mission, Lots of Opportunities to Grow & Learn - Anonymous employee Tempus AI Employee Review

5.0
Mar 25, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I've been here a few years and have seen so much growth and changes throughout the company, and above all - we are doing REALLY cool things. We're tackling things that are really tough - complex problems and an industry where data is siloed. It's not easy, but the mission is incredibly cool and humbling. I love my coworkers. I'm part of a team that is thoughtful and supportive, and I've learned a ton from everyone that I work with. Lots of brilliant minds, and an eagerness to help others learn. I've seen the learning & development opportunities continue to grow throughout my time here, and I'm especially excited to see the emphasis placed on L&D this year. We have the Tempus Board of Education offering courses like Intro to Stats, Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, etc and courses that focus on soft-skill development like communication and feedback. There's a mentorship program for women and events for us to connect with and learn from women at the company. We have some really cool benefits and perks. I love that we have a mental health platform (access to a mental health support coach 24/7). This particular benefit was put in place right when it was needed most during the pandemic, and I appreciate the focus on supporting an employee holistically. Mental health is so important to talk about!

Cons

Given that we're moving really fast and working on a lot of different things, sometimes priorities shift at the last moment, and it can be difficult to recalibrate. I think the impact of this boils down to how changes are communicated, and that obviously varies from team to team. Keeping communication skills a priority and having an open conversation about how to properly communicate change is key.

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Tempus AI Response
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Thank you for taking time to write a thoughtful review. We couldn’t be more excited about a number of our recent HR initiatives, including two that you called out - our focus on learning and development, and our mental health benefits. We’re glad to have you along with us on this journey!

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