Old School leadship style leads to high turnover and no clear direction for the future. - Personal Trainer The Bay Club Employee Review

3.0
Apr 9, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I love my job! I get to interact with a lot of people and make a difference. I enjoy creating community and the health/ wellness environment. Till recently,I have never even entertained leaving my field because I am so passionate about my career field.

Cons

I am all for a competitive work environment that encourages employees to earn their living. However, our incentives structure has been significantly slashed. I am noticing extremely high turnover from management positions. The work/ life balance is absolutely abhorrent and unfortunately that has an ill effect for employees under managers who are always in a pressure cooker. There is an illusion that you can climb the ladder but I am up to my eyeballs in empty promises. Our CEO is an elite businessman and I understand that his superiors only care about the bottom line but when you fail to invest in your employees, morale and productivity drop. I am not asking for a free handout, I am asking for a someone who values his employees and barks less.

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The Bay Club Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. And thank you for your years of service! As you shared, the last 2.5 years have been like no other. We are extremely proud and grateful for our associates and our members who remained committed to the Bay Club as we navigated through the pandemic. With everyone's hard work, we are welcoming back our members and usage is strong. We are excited to refocus our attention on the things that matter most to us, our associates and our members, the heart of what the Bay Club is all about. We appreciate your suggestions and would like to learn more from you. Please contact us at hr@bayclubs.com. Thank you again for your feedback.

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5.0
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There's something special about working for a company that fosters a healthy active lifestyles and building community. The people here are what make it truly unique. The environment is innovative, and the company's rapid growth means you're constantly exposed to new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, this place will energize you.

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2.0
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Pros

- Strong Team Culture: The coworkers are the highlight of the company. It’s a group of genuinely hard workers who are always willing to help. - High-Energy Environment: The pace is fast, but you never feel isolated because there is a lot of support from the people around you along the way. - Fair Expense Reimbursement: The company is good about reimbursing for miles driven and providing stipends for employee use of internet and cell phones, which is a helpful and appreciated perk.

Cons

- Stagnant Compensation: I have not received a pay increase in 3 years. With the cost of living rising rapidly, the lack of merit-based raises makes it difficult to stay long-term. - Visibility over Performance: Career growth and raises seem to depend more on how much "visibility" you have with leadership rather than the actual quality of your work. If you aren't constantly in the spotlight, your contributions are easily overlooked. - Unmet Benefit Promises: When I started, there was an expectation of certain benefits and company assets as the organization grew. However, after 4 years, many of these have not materialized for my role, which makes it feel like the initial promises haven't been kept. - Professional Standstill: Despite the company’s growth, there are very few actual growth opportunities for long-term employees. It is disheartening to feel stuck in the same place for years while the company continues to scale.

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