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Positive message/cause, Negative office atmosphere - Anonymous employee Girls Write Now Employee Review

3.0
21 May 2018
Anonymous intern
Recommend
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Pros

Great mission, overall nice staff, good opportunity to build a professional portfolio and meet people in publishing and media industries if sought for.

Cons

High turnover rate of office staff, disjointed communication between management and staff members, sometimes underappreciated as an intern and used as a buffer zone between the staff-management conflict, lack of transparency between work and outcomes, email communication preferred, micromanagement, nitpicks work, plays favorites, not always nice or friendly people to work for, especially being unpaid, did not get a ton out of this internship based on the work I performed. I could have done the exact same thing anywhere else.

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5.0
10 June 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I have so much respect for Girls Write Now as a former employee and mentee. They are phenomenal to work for.

Cons

Pretty much the same downsides of working for any kind of nonprofit.

2.0
15 Nov 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The organization has a compelling mission to support young women and gender-expansive individuals in creative writing and career development. Opportunities to work with talented mentees and develop meaningful programming. Provides an outlet for creative professionals to contribute to an inspiring cause.

Cons

Microaggressions and racist undertones permeate the workplace culture, with minimal acknowledgment or efforts to address these issues meaningfully. Decisions often reflect a lack of diversity in leadership, leading to a disconnect between the organization's stated values and its internal practices. Staff feedback on these critical matters is frequently ignored or downplayed, leaving employees of color feeling undervalued and unsupported.

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