Things have changed, but not for the better
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The ongoing restructuring is creating an environment of uncertainty. Communication from leadership, once clear and transparent, has become vague and inconsistent. While the company has repeatedly assured employees that there would be no layoffs, this is unfortunately not reflected in reality. Colleagues have been quietly dismissed without any formal acknowledgment, which has left remaining employees feeling both anxious and mistrustful.
Another issue is the promise of positive reference letters for departing employees. The reference letters that employees receive describe their work as "very good" but are poorly written and inaccurately describe their roles. This is disheartening, unprofessional, and shows both a lack of respect/support from the company and the supervisor towards the departing employee.
Furthermore, employees who no longer fit into the new company structure but who are otherwise highly qualified are being pushed out rather than reassigned to more appropriate roles.
During the transitional phase of our department, my role was not yet clearly defined. When I asked what I would be doing in the new structure, I was told that "we're building a ship together" and we will figure it out as we go along. Inwardly, I was concerned, because even shipbuilders have a plan about who does what before the ship is built. As time went on and my responsibilities were still not defined, I again asked my supervisor what I was supposed to be doing. My supervisor suggested we meet with HR to talk about this. I did my own research, spoke with several colleagues in other departments, spoke to the Change Management team, and came prepared with solutions and suggestions. However, the meeting turned out to be a one-sided discussion in which I was told that I would be let go because I was "unhappy at the company." To be fed a narrative that placed the blame on me felt unfair and insulting. I would have preferred the truth -- that the new structure did not have a place for my former role.
All in all, most of the Statista employees I knew and worked with personally were highly ambitious while remaining
self-aware, kind, and team-oriented. Unfortunately, at the upper-management levels, the mindset appears to have shifted to a power struggle and battle of the egos. Many decision-making processes and their execution leave MUCH to be desired.
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Arbeitgeber-Kommentar
Dear former colleague,
Thank you for sharing your detailed and candid feedback. We deeply regret that your experience at Statista, particularly during the restructuring phase, was so negative. Your concerns about communication, transparency, and the handling of layoffs are serious issues, and it is disappointing to hear that these aspects have led to an environment of mistrust and uncertainty. We understand that this is not the standard we strive for.
Your feedback regarding reference letters is also concerning, and we apologize if this process did not reflect the respect and professionalism you deserved. We will address this internally to ensure that departing employees receive accurate and fair acknowledgment of their contributions.
It's especially unfortunate to hear about your experience with the lack of clarity around your role and the conversation with your supervisor. We understand how frustrating and disheartening it must have been to feel unsupported during such a critical transition. We will take this feedback to heart as we work to improve both our communication and support systems for employees during times of change.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Kind regards,
Team Talent Acquisition