I am glad we are being heard. Let's keep it constructive on here. And not start hitting below the belt.
20 replies (most recent on top)
How are they going to help us? By listening to us. The real question is, what are we saying?
Let's try and put forth solutions rather than complaints, and give these guys the info they need.
In defense of Scott Jones, he's only be the Global CEO for a few months. What has been happening at USA has been going on for over a year.
Scott Jones, true leader? I'm sorry, but I think the only reason Scott Jones is the only one talking is because he's the one pulling the strings. They axed our CEO BEFORE the layoffs, so who was wielding the red pen? I think the lack of information coming out of SAE USA is telling - it shows where the decisions are really made. If HR has as much power as everyone says, who gave it to her? I think pretty much everyone at SAE US is in the same boat right now - and no one knows if the boat's done rocking. Hence the lack of info. Corporate America and Corporate Australia have a lot in common - demand the impossible, and punish people when they can't deliver it YESTERDAY. I don't think they gave Scott McKinley an adequate chance - I met Scott once and all he talked about was building a quality name. I heard that Australia doesn't understand the complexities of the US education market and it's regulations. That's why the hatchet job was done. How is a guy from their side of the hemisphere going to help us with a market they don't even understand? Just my opinion...
Looking forward to. Jo Anthonysz. I've heard great things about him from past employees who have met him. I'm just worried that we will like him too much and then have to take a chance with the new CEO after him.
I've been reading up On all these posts and I believe that Global understood that we are at a crossroads between being negative and frustrated. Let's allow them time to see this all through and support the direction. SAE is and will always be about helping students realize their dreams. I think that that is something that got lost in Miami HQ. they have wide eyed ideas that are progressive. There are agendas and egos which is fine as long as it supports the mission. But you have to walk before you run. And in some cases, we were still crawling. Hopefully this disconnect will no longer happen.
I'm glad Scott Jones reached out. Sign of a true leader. I have received more communication from him than our management team all put together! I am concerned that he did not address any potential for additional layoffs, but then again, maybe he shouldn't.
I left respecting all of my coworkers and I held no hard feelings towards anyone, seeing how this is how corporate businesses handle problems they created themselves all the time. But now I hear a campus director is trash talking the people who were let go and it pisses me off. I don't care if you think it will bring up morale to talk crap about people who are not there but you obviously are a lot more unprofessional then I thought you were. Many changes had to be made, I understand that. Though it is my belief that they have a long road a head of them and many bridges were burned in the marketing and high school out reach divisions. Don't talk trash about former employees when there's more loyalty here then where you come from. You are still there, why not show a little professionalism and lead by example rather then act like a teenage douche bag.
Be positive. global responded within 24 hours of hearing us cry for help. That says a lot. Let them do their due diligence and talk to the campuses directly about their experiences and how we can all work through this and work together. Scott Jones did say Jo Anyhonysz will listen to all staff. Unlike US management that listened to select staff
We grew disproportionate over recent months, but even more so laid off disproportionately. Shouldn't the departments that grew disproportionately be the departments that laid off at the corporate level? Where is the logic and sense in that. It says a lot of what SAE is focusing on.
Dear Colleagues,
Late last week, SAE US announced a reorganization of the business that impacted some staff. While unfortunate, this decision was necessary in order to adjust the size of the US operation, which had grown disproportionately over recent months, to meet current requirements. The measures taken will better position SAE US to capture future opportunities and have a stronger operational capability. These changes have only taken place in the US.
As part of this restructure, Scott McKinley tendered his resignation as CEO SAE US. Jo Anthonysz, CEO for SAE Southern will take up this position on an interim basis until a permanent replacement can be found. Jo will be based in the US from December.
It has come to my attention that over the last 24 hours some staff, myself included, may have received an anonymous message on social media sites regarding issues with SAE US. Please be assured that we are actively working to address the issues raised on the sites and Jo, as acting CEO SAE US, will be engaging and working closely with all US staff on these matters.
It is clear that one of the issues being highlighted is communication and people’s ability to be heard across SAE. I will be working with SAE and Navitas staff to address this matter, but in the meantime, please feel free to email me with comments or feedback via s.jones@sae.edu.
SAE is a fantastic organization with our success being driven by staff who are passionate about students and education. Despite occasional headwinds such as this, we have made significant improvements over the last several years globally and our future is bright. I look forward to working with all of you over the coming months and years to realize all of our opportunities.
Best Regards,
Scott
What letter?
This is embarrassing. Showing how dysfunctional the US team is. Hopefully people understand that campus level passion and commitment is still there
hard to do if the cancer hasn't been cut out yet.
What's done is done. It's time to focus on moving in a positive direction.
Two of the most important and hardest working pieces - career services and compliance... I think it was more personal vendettas and less business decisions. someone needs to reign in HR!
Hopeful here. But if they think that bringing awareness to certain people with hopes of changing is enough, then we're at the same position. Accountability? They are the ones that made the mistakes and will most likely be supported to become better. They already have done too much damage in the relationship.
Some staff?
We are going I the right direction. I appreciate Scott Jones's letter. It gives me optimism about the future. And I, for one, understand the hard decisions they needed to make about letting people go. No one enjoys doing that. He understands the responsibility he has on his shoulder. We are SAE and we will press on. We just need to focus and bounce back. Today is another day
Scott McKinley was a good visionary. But was absentee. He had no idea what was really happening at the campuses because he relied on only 4 people. But Scott McKinley at least communicated back within 24 hours to your email. They need to look into the C Level, Marketing! Admissions and HR. The wrong departments. They got rid of Compliance and Career Services? Really?
I agree that they had to dismiss people. Some make sense others do not. We had major issues with compliance where even 3 or 4 campuses were in reporting. And they got rid of the Compliance and career Services Functional head who those two are the ONLY functional leads who performed at the campuses. I saw more of them I. The past 3 months than I did see George or FA. And that's where we needed help!!!