Best Job I Ever Had - Sr Learning and Development Specialist OpenTable Employee Review

5.0
Oct 16, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The flexibility and pay allow me the security and work-life balance I need as a busy working mom. Not only do I have the financial security to meet my children's needs, I have the balance that allows me to not miss out on being a mom. Usually, moms have to choose between being present for their kids and financially supporting them, and this gift of working here is I get to do both. Other perks - leadership that listens to and implements feedback, and places value on DEI. This is the first company I have worked for that does equity pay reviews. That says a lot about the integrity of this company.

Cons

Working in shared services (People / Legal / Finance Teams) - meaning you support both OpenTable and KAYAK - there are a lot of systems access issues and roadblocks that are annoying.

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Pros

* It's a great brand * Great partners * Decent product with strong distribution

Cons

* Management style was heavily top-down, with decision-making concentrated among a small group of senior leaders. * This was the same when they were all working at KAYAK under the same group * I observed what I felt was preferential treatment of certain employees (notably of a certain ethnicity - IYKYK), which negatively impacted perceptions of fairness and inclusivity within the organisation. * The workplace environment could be highly stressful, and concerns raised by employees were not always addressed effectively. * Staff wellbeing, retention, and morale appeared to be ongoing challenges during my time with the company.

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OpenTable Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with our brand, partners, and product. We take employee feedback seriously and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace while continuously improving communication, leadership effectiveness, and the overall employee experience. We appreciate the contributions of both current and former team members, and we use feedback like yours to help inform our ongoing efforts to grow and improve as an organization. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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