– Recently had cost cutting, delayed salaries, layoffs, and a pause on monthly bonuses/profit-sharing for at least 11 months.
– The salary structure for PH employees is based on local industry rates, which may not be as competitive as some would expect from a US company.
– Only 10 vacation leaves and 5 sick leaves
– The HMO coverage could be improved to align with the standards set by other PH companies.
– The company has a comprehensive time-tracking system that requires employees to log time for all their tasks, meetings, and administrative activities, which some may find excessive.
– Those who are client-facing (US timezone) have higher chances of getting recognized and promoted.
– There have been instances where promises made by the CEO, such as US work visas for PH employees, company shares, and on-time salaries, were not fulfilled, leading to eroded trust among employees.
– Top management's hands-on approach in all departments may lead to micromanagement and hinder employee autonomy, as decisions are sometimes made without input from relevant teams. As they are the decision-makers in all departments, this leads to bottlenecks, employees that are uninformed of the decisions made, and duplicate work.
– The company's exploration of new business ventures, while dealing with existing challenges, raises concerns about prioritization.