Pros
I am still thankful to have a job,
Kontras
Unfortunately, the biggest challenge here is the culture created by leadership and reinforced by HR. Both HR leadership and members of the executive team often come across as dismissive and at times condescending in their interactions with employees. Instead of feeling supported, many employees feel talked down to or treated as if their contributions and perspectives are not valued. This dynamic has created an environment where morale is low and trust in leadership is limited. HR does little to bridge the gap between employees and leadership. In many cases, the department appears more focused on aligning with executive leadership than serving as an objective resource for employees. As a result, employees do not feel comfortable raising concerns or expecting meaningful follow-through. Looking back, some of these issues were visible during the hiring and onboarding process. Communication during recruiting was inconsistent, and onboarding lacked structure, direction, and clear expectations. In hindsight, the lack of organization and transparency early on should have been a warning sign of the broader leadership and communication issues within the company. Performance reviews also feel highly subjective. Annual evaluations often appear to be influenced more by whether you are currently liked by management rather than by measurable performance or actual contributions. This creates a sense of favoritism and leaves employees unsure about what truly drives recognition or advancement. Career development and advancement opportunities are extremely limited, which is discouraging for employees who want to grow professionally. Compensation also appears to fall below market rates for comparable roles, making it even harder to justify staying long term. Overall, many employees remain here simply because they need the job while actively looking for other opportunities. Personally, I am continuing to do my job professionally, but like many others, I am looking forward to the day I can move on to an organization with stronger leadership, clearer direction, and a culture that values its employees.
