Internal advancement is very difficult - Sales Specialist TruStage Employee Review

2.0
May 12, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great benefits offered - Flexible schedules and work arrangements - Lots of very talented people to learn from

Cons

When I was hired, I was told that there were plenty of internal advancement opportunities. That's certainly true for some people, based on the conversations I've had with several employees over the years. But many very talented people get stuck in their roles for years, applying for dozens of internal positions without success. My manager flat out told me that advancement depends on who you know. I work in a very isolated area, so I actually have almost no connections to other departments within the company. I've tried to make myself more marketable by acquiring new technical skills on my own since joining CUNA. And, even though the company covered my tuition for graduate school work in data science, I've been turned down for every role in that area due to "lack of experience." (My GPA is a 4.0, by the way). I don't get what I'm doing wrong, honestly. I've given up on moving into a new role at CUNA. I'm looking outside the company. Difficult during COVID, but necessary at this point.

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TruStage Response
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I appreciate you sharing this feedback. Part of the work we’re doing now around employee experience includes offering career paths and development so employees can continue to grow with the company, both professionally and personally. We are committed to building the best employee experience possible and I want every employee to feel valued. It is important to me that you feel you can succeed here, so I encourage you to reach out to your manager and share these concerns. Or, you may also reach out to HR4U or the Speak Freely line if that feels more comfortable for you. Please know that we are listening—and we are invested in your success. --Linda Nedelcoff, EVP, Chief Human Resources & Strategy Officer

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