24 mar 2016
Risposta di Shea Labagh Dobberstein
10yI want to thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback, and would like to address a few of your specific concerns here. It’s unfortunate to hear that your experience didn’t live up to the work environment we strive for. Much like the city of San Francisco, Shea Labagh Dobberstein is a Firm made up of a multitude of different cultures. We are proud of our diversity, and committed to creating a collaborative environment that values a positive work-life balance for all of our employees. We create opportunities for our staff to socialize as much as possible to encourage this. In 2015, this included after-work mixers at local venues, an outing to see the Giants play the Dodgers, and firm-sponsored volunteer activities. It is unusual to hear your comment about foreign languages. Our staff come from a wide range of cultures and countries, so we do request that everyone communicate in English. While many are multi-lingual, the vast majority of our employees do not know how to speak Chinese. If you would like to elaborate on this comment, please feel welcome to contact me personally and share your concerns. Our turnover ratio is low compared to the industry. Just last year, three of our staff celebrated their 30-year anniversaries with Shea Labagh Dobberstein, and we’re fortunate to have many other employees who have been here for most of their careers. We like to think that is in part due to the large spectrum of clients we have and the size of our firm, which means employees can make a greater difference to their clients’ businesses. In light of your comments, we will think of new ways we can create a better sense of community for our staff, so thank you again for your input.