Leadership is not transparent about issues. They refuse to talk about how things are getting bad because they believe things are getting better. Statistics are saying the opposite.
Mid level managers really have no authority because the CEO/President have to approve every project. If they are out for the week, things are at a standstill.
There is a huge gap in processes. When new talent comes in to help create seamless processes, pushback is met by a lot of the employees who worked here for years. They have the " if it's not broke; don't fix it" approach to change. Issue is, things are very broken.
Pay is very low compared to other CPG companies. They do not negotiate pay during interviews.
With small companies like Blue Apron & Vita Coco having work from home policies ( even 1 day a week) it's upsetting that Kind is behind the times. Kind states it's for having teamwork and collaboration but it's more to keep tabs on its employees. With technologies as IM, google hangouts, Skype etc. it's easier now, to work remotely and still be productive. WFH is really frowned upon at the office and will stunt career growth, if you do it. If you're not in sales you will not be working from home. Kind boast about being company owners and speaking to managers to correct this but enough people have pushed for a WFH policy but will not implement one.
Summer Fridays even though a pro, is monitored by leadership. They patrol the office making sure everyone is present. If they know someone is not in, they will inquire if you took a day off.
