Pros
With the addition of Margo as our CEO and after our last all-hands meeting, I'm seeing the desire and can feel the intent to ensure every concern and fear is eliminated. I know with growth spurts (which Ancestry has been experiencing) the ground employees are familiar with can feel unstable. All employees had an opportunity to share confidential feedback. In our all-hands meeting, all concerns were addressed and then it was communicated that a plan will be put in place to ensure we correct all negative impacts the employees feel. I appreciate hearing from the CEO level, first of all an apology for how these changes have felt and then a confirmation that we want to be better than this and do want to put our employees first so we can continue to deliver the passion we all have for the product we produce. I feel thankful to be with an organization where we create a product so full of purpose and connection. I've heard and read reviews from current employees and it makes my heart sad; however, I'm feeling and believe there will be much improvement in the next year and years to come. I believe it's a great time to be a part of a company who has the correct intent and purpose behind our people and our product. Cheers to people and leaders who care!
Cons
There is a lot of work to be done, this last year has been hard on a lot of our valuable employees who have been the core creators of who we are. For those who left when it was scary, I worry the grass will not be more green and regret could come into play. Even with our rocky-road this last year, our product's purpose is still a great reason to be a part of Ancestry. The con here, is people jumping ship creates more work for those who of us who still believe and stick it out through the rough times. I want to say "thank you" to all those employees who have stayed with Ancestry (including me) and believe we are everything I know we are and will be in the future!