The PTSD is real - Anonymous employee Dataminr Employee Review

1.0
30 Sept 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, but started disappearing without warning

Cons

The PTSD from this place is real. Leadership is completely incompetent; I'm talking total buffoons who can barely string a sentence together. HR leaders are the worst of them all - huge bloated salaries adding little to no value. You'll live in constant fear of being made redundant. You'll work on something for months only to have it scrapped because they can't align on a strategy. It's a company who values loyalty over competence and brotherhood over getting any real work done. If you're remotely good at your job, they will drain your soul and kick you to the curb.

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Dataminr Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. It's regrettable that you left Dataminr with that impression. We prioritize the well-being and dignity of our colleagues and place a great deal of value on the employee experience. We pride ourselves on not only attracting but retaining a workplace community that contributes to the success of the business, enabled by a vibrant, inclusive culture where psychological safety is prioritized and innovation is rewarded. It's important to us that employees feel safe and supported in their work and we have many resources in place to ensure this happens. While I empathize with your sentiment, your characterization of our leadership and People Team is inaccurate and unfounded. Strong and effective management is crucial to our success and to the well-being of our employees, and it is concerning that we did not meet your expectations in this important area. Would you be willing to share the details of your experience with us at hr@dataminr.com? We are dedicated to providing effective management and a supportive work environment for all employees.

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