Struggling With Transition - Anonymous employee Black Box Employee Review

2.0
18 Oct 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There is a lot of opportunity for Black Box to grow. The executive management has made stated the direction they want to take the company. The group of peers is good, hard working, and willing to help.

Cons

The plan on how to achieve the direction is at best weak. There is little appreciation for the expended effort - just a general sense of "Black Box wants more from you". Roles are poorly defined, so it is frequently difficult to find the "right" people. The combined effect of poorly defined roles, with everyone trying to pitch in, and mgmt just wanting more is the old analogy of kids chasing a soccer ball.

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Black Box Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We just had our Leading the Edge with our top 90 leaders of the business. I strongly encourage you to discuss with your leader your concerns and to get clarity. We have a strong vision and need individuals to help execute. You will hear more about the plans in the upcoming all Team Member call. Thanks, David M. Pasternak, Vice President Human Resources

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