Misguided leadership, favoritism, no communication - Anonymous employee SonderMind Employee Review

2.0
16 Jun 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

While not a very diverse company racially, they do a decent job of hiring people of different ages. Some of the teams have thoughtful leadership. People are generally kind and considerate. Shout out to the talent team for bringing in good people.

Cons

SonderMind has a communication issue. None of the departments talk to each other. This leads to doubling up on work, squabbling over who runs a project, or completely dropping the ball because no one knows what their job is. They also hire so many directors and managers without hiring more staff to support existing individual contributors who are being asked to do too much and being burned out. The C suite is detached and demanding.

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SonderMind Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your experience at SonderMind. As we grow, it is important to us that we build SonderMind as a career-defining place to work. Your thoughts regarding company communications and your experience with company leaders will help us to develop better processes & programs that will better serve our employees. We encourage you to reach out to your People Business Partner to share any additional information that could help improve your experience working at SonderMind. Again, thank you for writing this feedback. We appreciate it!

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SonderMind has been one of the best work environments I have experienced in my 23-year career. The company genuinely cares about employee well-being, ensures employees are recognized for their contributions, and fosters a culture of respect among colleagues—something I have never experienced to this degree in any prior workplace.

Cons

I genuinely cannot identify any cons of working at SonderMind.

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SonderMind Response
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Hi, thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear SonderMind has been a great place for you, and we’ll keep working to make it even better.
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I have had an amazing experience working at SonderMind. The company genuinely values its employees and fosters a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. Leadership consistently demonstrates that employee voices matter by actively listening to feedback and quickly implementing meaningful changes. It creates an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. One of the most impactful aspects of working at SonderMind is the intentional investment in leadership and team connection. Bringing leaders together annually strengthens collaboration, builds camaraderie, and reinforces a unified mission. Throughout my professional career, this has been my best overall work experience, and it is clear that SonderMind prioritizes both employee well-being and organizational growth.

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While my overall experience at SonderMind has been very positive, the company is growing and evolving quickly, which can sometimes mean processes and workflows change frequently. This requires employees to remain flexible and adaptable as new systems and structures are implemented. Additionally, because the organization is highly mission-driven and fast-paced, workloads can occasionally feel demanding during periods of growth or transition. However, leadership is typically receptive to feedback and works to address challenges as they arise.

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SonderMind Response
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Hi, thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear SonderMind has been a great place for you, and we’ll keep working to make it even better.
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