Pros
The culture at Sage is super collaborative—people really help each other out, even at the VP level. I hear “yes, I’ll help” all the time, and that makes a huge difference. Leadership is supportive, and you can tell the positive culture starts at the top. The benefits are fantastic: generous PTO, holidays, and paid volunteer days. I also receive a $50 wellness credit every month to lower my medical premium. My office was recently remodeled with lots of greenery and spaces designed for rest and privacy. One of the things I appreciate most is the caliber of people—not just super smart, but high IQ. Best of both worlds.
Cons
Sometimes we run out of basic things in the office like milk for coffee or tea. Occasional snacks always make people smile, so it would be great to see more of that. I’d also encourage more listening to those closest to customers and employees. Leaning in on the “ground floor” can uncover what’s really going on and would be enormously beneficial to the company’s competitive edge and bottom line—what’s working, what’s not, and new ideas. An idea would be to create a communication channel where recommendations and innovations can be shared, and then take action to implement them. Otherwise, there’s a risk of becoming disconnected from the realities on the ground when strategy and tactical operations are developed and cascaded down.
