Toxic Workplace. Stay Away! - Anonymous employee CitiesRISE Employee Review

1.0
27 June 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The only pro is that one gets to work with people who are talented and passionate about youth mental health.

Cons

While the organization may seem to have tremendous potential given their stated vision and mission, the reality is that it is a chaotic and badly mismanaged organization. There is constant chaos in terms of organization goals and priorities, and as well as in terms of staff roles and expectations. The constant shift in goals and priorities also impacts project timelines and the ability to delivery quality work on time, and is a gross misuse of resources in a sector that is underfunded and under-resourced. Roles and responsibilities are not defined at all - leadership assigns tasks, seemingly at random, but does not communicate expectations, and if these unstated expectations are not met, reassigns the task to someone else instead of providing feedback to help improve output. Leadership often talks about employees to other employees behind their backs, creating a culture of distrust and disrespect. Leadership is extremely resistant to feedback or perceived criticism, and employees often find themselves shut out of meetings and conversations that they need to be a part of to do their work effectively. This is NOT a place for anyone who values their own mental health and cares about doing meaningful, impactful work in a supportive and nurturing environment. Stay away!

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Pros

The individuals whom the company attracts tend to be quite wonderful people and professionals. *Most leave quickly due to leadership and conditions however*. And there are strong NGOs that come and go through the companies revolving door of partners.

Cons

*Intentionally disorganized. Non-existent communication from the top "leadership". No transparency whatsoever *Chaotic working environment. High levels of stress and last-minuteness. Not necessary - simply appears to be the preferred culture. *Constant mission shift. Mission contorting. No clear vision or direction is established. Teams are asked to deliver on things that constantly shift. No communication from leadership on what or why things happen.

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