You do meet some great, wonderful people (Fellow SDRs) - werkgeversreview Sales Development Representative (SDR) bij AlphaSense

1,0
9 jan 2024
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I know the 'corporate world' can be toxic but working here has been an eye-opening experience, though not in the positive way one would hope for in a professional setting. Unfortunately, the workplace environment here has been marred by a pervasive undercurrent of racism, sexism & unconscious classism creating a deeply unsettling atmosphere for minorities background employees. I know in every job you are 'replaceable' but here they really don't care about SDRs even if they say so, what I mean by that false promises of promotion when you join, they would just add another obstacle or introduce another title before becoming a AE, you can see the plan it is to continually hire SDRs just to get as much meetings and revenue opportunity up before IPO, rinse them out/feed them with false promises of promotion (which don't all exist because there are way too many SDRs to promote) they know a big chunk of SDRs would leave so they would continually hire a new bunch; a cycle; round and round. They have unrealistic targets, but even if you hit those targets, you want to get promoted or acknowledged? Well if you're a minority then you got to kiss egos, this is where racism/classism does play a part, if your not milky white Caucasian or a rugby/grammar school educated snob you will soon find out what favourism means in the workplace. Also, the lack of equal representation in leadership positions esp in London (a cosmopolitan city) further underscores the systemic issues at play, leaving employees of diverse backgrounds feeling marginalized and undervalued. One of the most disheartening aspects of my time at AS and main reason why I left is seeing the dismissal of couple of my colleagues which was not based on numbers as they where doing better then a lot of people but race and gender played a part!! Senior Management within BD and this whole company make touted efforts to promote good mental health and diversity, which are mere window dressing, tokenistic gestures, they fall short of addressing the deep-seated issues that persist within the organization, because at the end of the day she and the company really don't give a toss. Oh after this review they would most likely go around intimating asking current SDRs who wrote this and if everyone can write a positive review, what a joke!! but to conclude prospective employees should approach this organization with caution, mindful of the challenges they may face in navigating a workplace that falls short of its professed values.

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You really need to sit and actually think about what kind of culture you've build and why is it toxic, self reflection is needed!!

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We deeply regret that your experience with AlphaSense wasn’t a positive one. We take your feedback seriously and are committed to addressing the concerns raised, particularly regarding the work environment, career progression, and diversity issues. Discrimination has no place in our company, and we are actively investigating each matter you shared to ensure a fair and inclusive workplace for all. Your insights regarding communication on career paths, targets, and promotions are invaluable. We will work towards greater transparency in these aspects. In regards to fairness, please be assured that there is a high level of care and scrutiny brought to all cases of performance management, especially in cases where those may lead to dismissal, our People and Legal team review each case with great attention to ensure a fair process is followed. If you would like to discuss a specific instance, we encourage you to reach out to us, we investigate such allegations thoroughly. Your observations on mental health and diversity initiatives are duly noted. We will review and enhance these efforts to make a more meaningful impact. We genuinely appreciate your openness, and if you are willing, we would like to engage in further discussion to better understand and address your experiences. We apologise for any negative impact on your time with us, and we are committed to making the necessary changes to improve our workplace. -John Reid-Dodick, Chief People Officer

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