Good perks does not equal good culture - Marketing VALD Employee Review

Thank you for taking the time to review VALD. We agree that there are great people at VALD. We value each and every team member and will continue to do so as we scale. To be successful as we scale, we need to work hard and be enthusiastic by what we are creating and accomplishing. Sometimes there are areas of work that require an escalation of effort that, yes, may extend your working day compared to what you would be required to work in a large corporate organisation. We are mindful of this demand and to balance this ensure we have fun, relax and unwind as a company following those high demand periods. I acknowledge that we currently don’t have a HR department at VALD. One of our values is accountability and ownership at all levels, which goes hand in hand with good communication. When you are unsure of something or something gives you pause, speak up and talk about it. Regular open communication is essential. To address your diversity comment, throughout our brief history, we have grown through a combination of internal development and external acquisitions. Our team is a multidisciplinary group of people with backgrounds in engineering, sports science, design, allied health, marketing and much more. We have team members in over 19 countries. They all bring a wide spectrum of ideas, backgrounds, and skill sets that helps VALD succeed. Diversity is more than about gender. As we scale, so will diversity in our executive team. I’m unhappy to hear your comment about alleged hazing, teasing and objectification taking place at VALD. I take these comments very seriously and if you would like to share more about your experience please contact me by emailing laurie@vald.com (or our Company Secretary/General Counsel Tim Wilkins (t.wilkins@vald.com)) so that we can set up a time to discuss this more, in a confidential manner. I am saddened to hear that you feel your mental health and self-confidence has been affected during your time at VALD. Our commitment to our team is to provide opportunities to deliver personal, professional, financial and social development. Regular open communication is essential to being a part of an engaged, high performing team. I hope you are on your way to finding a role that aligns with your values and that you are getting the support you need.