2 years of false hope & empty promises, ending in an abrupt layoff. - Engagement Support Administrator Brooksource Employee Review

1.0
Jul 17, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Young Coworkers: Energetic and vibrant team. - Brand New Office: Modern and up-to-date facilities. - Fun Work Environment: Enjoyable and lively atmosphere. - Social Events: Regular parties and social gatherings.

Cons

I want to emphasize that this is based on my personal experience and the specific team I was part of. I acknowledge that there are many great employees and leaders within the company, but unfortunately, none of them were associated with my role. - Empty Promises on Job Security: Despite assurances of "no layoffs," I was abruptly let go due to the elimination of my role. - Lack of Professional Development: No opportunities for career growth or skill enhancement. - Limited Financial Growth: If you're not in a revenue-generating role, there's no financial or career advancement. - Hypocrisy in Culture: They preach "family," yet treat employees as disposable. - Poor HR Support: HR was absent during my layoff, leaving me without guidance on benefits. I had to reach out for information. - Ineffective Management: Leadership was clueless about my role for the entire 2 years I was there, ultimately leading to my layoff due to lack of initiative to define a career path for me. - No Compensation Increases: No rewards or raises despite increased responsibilities. In two years, I only received a 2% annual salary increase. - Absence of Performance Reviews: No annual or quarterly performance reviews. I had to request feedback, which I rarely received. - No Support for Promotions: The focus is on keeping salaries as low as possible, with no support for growth. - Lack of Feedback: Feedback, whether positive or negative, was rarely given, even when requested. - Ineffective Meetings: Goal sessions and weekly 1-on-1s were unproductive. - Unqualified Leaders: Leadership roles were often assigned based on tenure rather than skills. - Unethical Leadership: Leadership prioritizes their own interests over employee well-being. - No Exit Interviews: Over 20 employees left during my tenure, and none received exit interviews. The company showed no interest in learning from their departures. - Poor Communication: Leadership and management often avoided answering questions, leading to a lack of clear communication. - Greedy Culture: A culture driven by greed and self-interest.

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Brooksource Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and honest feedback! Although, we are disappointed to hear that it was a negative one. Culture is everything here at Brooksource, which is why we strive to create a welcoming environment where all our employees feel empowered to be the best. We say “strive” because as you have mentioned, our work is far from finished. Cultural changes do take time, and we believe we are taking the right steps. This includes the creation of our employee-led connection groups, joined together based on common backgrounds, identities, or interests to provide a safe space for conversation and development. We have also expanded our benefits to include mental wellness coverage, additional PTO, and parental leave for all employees, as well as tuition assistance for those who qualify. These are just some of our latest enhancements to our internal culture! As we continue to grow, so will the type of support and assistance we provide to our employees, consultants, and clients. Thank you again for your feedback, as it is reviews like this that help us better align our plans for the future with the needs of our internal employees!

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! At Brooksource, we strive to better the lives of our consultants, so we appreciate any feedback we can use to address the needs of our organization. If you have any additional feedback or suggested improvements, please email us at success@eightelevengroup.com as we are always trying to better the experiences we offer.
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Cons

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