Surescripts is a small organization, but sometimes has a tremendous amount of red tape along with communication silos that makes it feel like a much larger company than it really is. Many individuals (and teams) seem to be working on duplicative work but without coordination, and through separate channels of instruction from senior leadership. Unfortunately there is a lack of shared understandings of the details that come behind some of the high-level company objectives among the lower ranks. I’ve witnessed meetings where groups who need to rely on each other to support their objectives cannot secure each other’s help because their objectives completely contradict/compete with one another. This seems to point to communication inconsistencies from executives or perhaps their direct reports in at least 2 or more areas. The good news is this can be fixed. Leadership needs to recognize the issues and address them vs. just changing the interpretation of objectives as we go (which has historically been what it seems occurs).
Another 'easy to fix' con is that this organization is missing a huge opportunity to develop internal talent. There appears to be zero efforts to recruit internally, and there are zero programs that really support growth and development. HR has promised development programs for at least the last three years. However, it’s unclear what their priorities are, and why they are moving so slow. Perception is that many key positions in the organization are being filled with external resources - many internal staff do not even know when positions are available or whether there is a potential path for them into other areas of the organization. When there is a clear path, there is an embarrassing lack of support in developing people into the roles. My personal experiences seeking development support have been frustrating, and I've heard similar stories from others. Ultimately, if you work here and want to continue to develop professionally, you need to be seeking outside mentor-ship and opportunities for growth.
Culture is lectured rather than demonstrated.