Lots of changes, but still a good place to work - Software Engineering Health Catalyst Employee Review

3.0
29 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Dan Burton is awesome. Dan and many other people keep me here. It is still a great place to work even though many unfavorable and frustrating decisions have been made by my leaders.

Cons

Many cultural and operational changes over the past 1.5 years have made me feel like an employee instead of a team member. I believe that has been an ok change. I realize I am a number instead of a member and it has helped me disconnect my emotions and hurt from the decisions and changes made by my leaders. This mindset shift has helped me have less stress, anguish, and disappointment with everything that has happened.

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Health Catalyst Response
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Thank you for your kind words. I am glad to hear that despite challenges you still believe we are a great place to work. You and your fellow team members’ engagement drives our flywheel and is a priority to our leadership team, including myself personally. While we try to live up to all of our values and operating principles, it sounds like we are falling short. I would love to understand your specific situation and the instances that have caused disconnect, if you are comfortable sharing with me directly. Thanks for your contributions to our success! Best, Dan Burton

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