It was a marketing all-hands on-site event in Smithfield, RI.
Vadim sat on stage for a moderated event where he praised marketing for their output and productivity, and highlighted the revenue and success of the organization.
Then he left the room, and a company wide email went out that included Abby and Vadim’s names, explaining the RTO policy. A Q&A commenced with generic corporate jargon. Vadim was nowhere to be found.
Now the pulse survey—the one thing people could use to express frustration, has been twisted and contorted, and much of the data hidden.
NPS is comically low. The meeting about pulse claims RTO is currently a success without highlighting any metrics.
I consider Vadim a coward for leaving that meeting, for a decision he was a part of.