Big Rock Sports CEO and leadership

At the time of this writing, Corporate office jobs can be remote, thou they were trying for hybrid.

Immediately on hire, my subordinates explained that the raises in pay do not even keep pace with inflation, yet more and more work is asked as more people quit or are let go and are not replaced. Merritt-based pay increases were announced not to happen; no raises despite CEO and managers promising raises after our significant increase in work with incredibly limited over-sight. The work of departed co-workers was passed on to myself on my team. They said spring would bring performance review, but requests for meeting w manager were ignored. Unclear how performance was tracked, so I maintained an accomplishment and obstacles document, which never was given an opportunity to share. Communication was only possible when it directly pertained to a project, and even then was like pulling teeth often. Things like, executive insisting they have sent critical info that they have not sent, then not apologizing for chewing you out when it's discovered they never sent the info... asking you not to make doctor's appointments during the week... it became fairly demanding.

Working from home

They have a new CEO, Ed Small seemed like a nice guy, new guy had no contact with the team. Either way, clearly their decisions did not benefit employees if they are asked to do more with no pay.

Better communication within corporate office, especially given how many new people will be hired. It's not possible to say "oh they'll learn on the job" when everyone who knows how things work have left the company.

Standard preparation; research the company, prepare to ask what tools they use and priorities they have. Know enough about fishing, shooting and outdoor sports to have context over products and vendors discussed.

Predominantly white, older men.

Solving problems for vendors and providing the information stake-holders need in order to do business.

Compensation barely keeps up with inflation. My subordinate was highly technically gifted and was responsible for a tremendous amount of essential tasks, but was paid as much as a public school teacher. They left the company in my first year, as did the HR personnel and many others.