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Toxic place to work! - Anonymous employee Anderson University (SC) Employee Review

1.0
15 Oct 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The academics are excellent at AU.

Cons

I left within the last year and I am sickened by AU, who calls themselves a Christian business, and will compromise values and not hold people (faculty and staff) accountable because of politics. If you are arrogant, only care about your success, will throw your "team" under the bus and lie to advance, will kiss tail to move up, not value your employees, promote those who are not qualified and have bosses who are not willing to support you, listen to you, equip and empower you, then this is the place for you. What was just said represents a high percentage of those employees at AU. Professional development requests were ALWAYS shot down, there was no opportunity for advancement and managers do not receive feedback and suggestion well from experienced staff members who are trying to collaborate as a team

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5.0
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Support supervisors, clear work expectations, opportunities for professional development, consistent yet flexible work hours

Cons

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2.0
25 July 2025
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Pros

1. Team Culture & Collaboration. I loved the people I worked with on the team. They were at the top of their field, caring, and encouraging! 2. Variety in the job was a plus! 3. Kind people! But kind and well-intentioned doesn't always mean people know how to manage or lead.

Cons

1. Poor Higher-Level Leadership. Indecisive, unaccountable, and resistant to change. Did not respect the expertise of those they hired. 2. Unwillingness to fire employees who were not doing their job. Avoiding necessary firings created burnout for those left to carry the burden. 3. Broken Systems and Lack of Boundaries. Despite repeatedly proposing strategic plans aligned with industry standards widely adopted by peer institutions, my suggestions were dismissed without adequate reason. 4. Inefficiencies and Lack of Accountability. 5. Low Compensation and Weak Benefits. Also, no paid parental leave for staff! 6. I spent more energy battling broken systems than on doing the job I was brought in to perform.

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