Declining Culture and Lack of Clear Remote Work Policy or Equitable Practices
Pros
Mid-level leaders are working hard to protect their teams and maintain morale, even when executive decisions make that difficult. Strong peer commiseration across teams to help each other cope.
Cons
The company has undergone significant changes that have negatively impacted morale and trust in leadership. The CEO appears disconnected from the day-to-day realities employees face, particularly regarding work-life balance and commuting expectations. With the relocation from Branchville to Short Hills, many long-tenured employees are being placed in a difficult position. Unlike senior executives, most employees cannot easily afford to move closer to the new office location. The shift to increased in-office requirements feels less like a collaboration-driven initiative and more like a strategy that disproportionately impacts established team members. Work-life balance has significantly eroded. At a time when many peer organizations are adopting thoughtful hybrid and remote strategies to attract and retain talent, this company is moving in the opposite direction. This approach will likely create substantial turnover and make it challenging to fill the many roles that will become vacant. Additionally, there are inequitable practices surrounding remote work. There is no clearly defined or consistently applied remote work policy, leading to confusion and perceptions of favoritism. Expectations vary by team and individual, which undermines fairness and transparency.
