Proceed with Caution-Leadership Decisions Harm Employee Morale - Director Cayuga Centers Employee Review

1.0
11 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

None at this point. The culture has shifted. I no longer recognize Cayuga Centers.

Cons

My experience at Cayuga Centers took a dramatic turn due to poor leadership and lack of transparency. Recently, there were mass layoffs that left many of us feeling blindsided. While we were initial told by the Associate CEO Loraine Sanchez that the board approved a 90 day transition period, employees then received an email on 4/10/25 stating that there was a pay discrepancy and we may or may not be paid until further notice. This level of uncertainty and poor communication is unprofessional and deeply disheartening. Many of the front line staff are hard working individuals committed to serving vulnerable communities, yet their dedication is often overlooked. Meanwhile, executive leadership appears to remain unaffected, continuing to draw six-figure salaries while lower-level employees face instability. The culture has shifted toward fear and distrust. If you're considering applying here, please ask detailed questions about job security, leadership transparency, and organizational values during your interview. There are some amazing colleagues doing meaningful work, but they deserve better support from the top.

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5.0
5 May 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
2 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great experience with co-workers on site.

Cons

Poor leadership at the executive leadership level who appear overwhelmed and underprepared for their jobs. The "acting" CEO and board members have been invisible and hide from agency staff. Too many "board members" with personal relationships with members of executive leadership and acting CEO. Fiscal mismanagement of federal funds have led to the demise of practically all agency programs across several states. Unfortunately, programs that had nothing to do with the federal dollars have been shut down, leading to extensive layoffs that could have and should have been avoided. The agency has no understanding of budgeting or overall fiscal management which is unbelievable for an agency of this size. And attempting to scapegoat the former CEO as the reason for the demise of this agency is just one example of the poor leadership that has been displayed. Executive leadership does nothing but blatantly lie instead of acting like a leader and sharing hard truths.

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