Culture is gone, the COO rules all - Manager FORTÉ Employee Review

2.0
Aug 1, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, and employee ownership sounds great on paper

Cons

In the past few years, the company has shifted 180 degrees. Now, the only opinion that matters is the COO. Decisions aren't made based on what is good for the company, the long term growth of the company, or the employees. The immediate perceived financial performance is the only thing that matters. No investment in employees or resources to advance AVI. No longer any path to career advancement. Rumor has it the founder and CEO are looking to leave, and they are no longer engaged. Such a shame - AVI was a fabulous company to work for just a few years ago.

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FORTÉ Response
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I can confirm the rumor that the founder and CEO looking to leave is false! Alive, well, and engaged - call me anytime -- Jeff Stoebner, CEO

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