HR Policy - NO RAISES - Lead Project Manager Lumen Employee Review

2.0
Jan 18, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

If you can get a role as Lead PM or higher, you will get 'flexible time off' which is basically unlimited vacation

Cons

I have worked for this company for 9 years and about 4 years ago the devil must have whispered in someone's ear because they changed their official HR policy to NO annual merit increases. Basically you have to get promoted or do work way above and beyond your job description to ever get a raise. I personally am going on 4 years with no raise and it's pretty painful considering record inflation.

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We value your input. We're glad to hear that your team has given you a positive experience! We're happy to have you on board with us, you help us succeed together.
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Pros

work life balance, excellent time off so long as manager doesn’t micromanage/track and limit FTO, nice people, leadership has turned the business around.

Cons

No pay raises even with great performance review (5years with zero raise) No career growth/progression - been on a high-performing team for 5 years and not one person on the team has been progressed or promoted during that time. Little opportunity for career advancement and growth New jobs within the company are going to external hires, not much grwoth for current employees

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Lumen Response
2w
Thank you for your transparency about your experience. We want to hear from people like you to learn how we can do better. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Lumen is taking a proactive approach to pay equity and regularly conducts market reviews to ensure Lumen's pay is market competitive, positioning us at the forefront of compensation best practices. Your review will help us take any necessary action. We're glad you value work-life balance, our people, and leadership. Please reach out to us at CTLHRActionTeam@lumen.com if you would like to discuss anything further with your review. Thanks for being part of the team.
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