needs serious improvement - Project Manager Modus Group Employee Review

Modus is a small company consisting of 29 employees as of October 2015. Of the 29 employees, 4 have been employed for less than a year. More than 50% have been here for more than 4 years. There were 4 software developers that were hired, and released in the last twelve months. There are times where people do not work out, and we have expanded our hiring screening to avoid that. We also have a lot of independent contractors that work with us, as we expand our hiring efforts. I can see how the contractors could be perceived as a “rotating door”. Yet, that is not the case with employees. As of now (October 2015) we are making a major effort to scale and expand. We would much rather have employees than contractors. We want a permanent team. Yet, building that team is difficult. As the CEO of a very small company, my door is always open. I frequently meet one-on-one with employees for lunch, or somewhere outside the office environment. I wish that the person who wrote this review would come to me directly with their concerns. It would be much more effective than an anonymous review. If you feel that certain individuals, including management, are not performing up to standard, it should be addressed. This is a small business, we all support our families with this business, and everyone needs to do their part. Although it’s far from standard for a workplace to offer free snacks, we have made an effort. I think any current employee would attest to it being consistently stocked with a big variety. As far as training and advancement, that’s simply not true. We have issued a series of raises to almost 90% of the employee base this year. Naturally, not every single individual deserved a raise beyond a cost of living increase. That’s how it goes. We are paying for multiple employees to advance their education; One employee is obtaining their CPA. Another employee is getting their PMP certification. Another is getting advanced training in graphic design. If an employee wants to learn a skill that somehow applies to the business, we pay for it. This is unique for a company our size. You are correct in that a portion of the furniture is from Ikea. We also replace computers about every two years. I would rather use our resources to truly advance the company, and its employees, than furnish the office with expensive desks. If you dread coming into work, I sincerely apologize. Prior to Modus, I worked at a few different companies, in different industries, and in a variety of positions. On more than one occasion I had jobs that were not the best fit for me. I moved on, and tried something else. One of the most exciting aspects of life is discovering what brings you happiness. Try new things. Find what excites you. Eventually, you will find where you belong and find happiness. Sincerely, Brandon Johnson, CEO