Losing it's relevance - A-side Team Member Uncommon Goods Employee Review

1.0
Jan 2, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

There are still some smart, dedicated people here. Company was one of the first to take a stand on being a better business, which is admirable but they have been left in the dust at this point.

Cons

This company is slowly falling victim to the changing retail landscape and becoming increasingly irrelevant. The products are no longer unique (or are so unique, they are comically useless and wasteful for even existing), the company's sustainability focus has become standard in retail, they refuse to offer free shipping, etc etc. The result is flailing sales and a major identity crisis that has created many problems and team members are leaving in droves (and not being replaced, which is a bad sign if you ask me). Every team is operating as a separate entity with no clue as to what is going on elsewhere and managers are basically robots trying to save their own jobs. Senior leadership has gone in a strange, ruthless corporate direction obsessing over KPIs and repackaging old tired ideas as exciting new initiatives that will turn the business around. I was particularly put off by the new merchandising leader, who was apparently fired from her previous job and seems to have a bunch of people under her spell. The CEO has lost touch and reminds me of the type who pine for the "good old days" while begrudgingly making the tiniest, slowest steps to change with the times. It's sad to see a company that used to be so creative, unique and anti-corporate change so much. I hope they get their groove back, but I sincerely doubt it will be possible with its current leadership at the helm.

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Uncommon Goods Response
6y
The challenges you cite are real. UncommonGoods has been a pioneer in sustainability and while we’re glad to see others following suit, we are continuing to raise the bar; we upped our starting wage to $17 for warehouse workers in 2019, we’re working to eliminate plastic from our operation and continuing our ban on selling leather, feathers, and fur. Having product that is both uncommon and good is a greater challenge every year and one that we are excited to continue to take on. We are investing more and more into developing proprietary products and that segment is the fastest-growing piece of our business. We began offering free shipping in 2018 and have nearly 50,000 members in our Uncommon Perks program. We expect to more than double this program in 2020. Since we founded the company in 1999, we have had many bright, motivated team members make meaningful contributions to our success. Many have been here for more than 5 years. Some of that group have chosen to move on, some are still here and are continuing to grow and, in other cases, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with some individuals. We are committed to treating our team members fairly while holding each of us to high standards of performance. We value your contributions and your feedback and wish you good luck in your future.

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Uncommon Goods Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Uncommon Goods! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and found our management team and work environment to be supportive and collaborative. You’re right - our busiest season is during the holidays, and we bring on many talented freelancers and seasonal team members to help us deliver great experiences for our customers during that time. We truly value the energy and contribution of everyone who joins us for the season and hope that the experience is rewarding and memorable. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the very best in your next opportunity!
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Pays Good Supervisors are super nice

Cons

Bathroom stinks or are in horrible condition Sometime hire aggrieve and crazy ppl

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Uncommon Goods Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your supervisors and found our compensation competitive. We also appreciate your raising concerns about the condition of our restrooms. Providing a clean, safe, and comfortable workplace is important to us, and feedback like this helps us identify areas for improvement. As for your comments regarding coworkers, we recognize that every workplace brings together people with different personalities, backgrounds, and working styles. We strive to foster a respectful, inclusive environment where team members can work together professionally and feel supported. We wish you all the best and thank you for your contributions during your time with us.
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