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Terrible Corporate Culture - Program Manager New York Public Library Employee Review

3.0
16 Sept 2020
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Pros

Great branch programs, designed within branches! (not designed by dilusional top heavy corporate staff). Few exceptional teams are very easy to spot in the corporate office.

Cons

Overall corporate team/environment is disconnected due to a lack of growth potential which creates micro aggressive people who will do anything to hold on to what 'they have' and continue to be unhappy and bring others down. The worst middle managers, have the highest turnover rates obviously b/c they don't know how to retain talent-and don't care to- too busy being mediocre and holding on to their lack of growth potential and seeking validation from other mediocre people. TERRIBLE BENEFITS PACKAGE. INEXPERIENCED HIRING TEAMS WHO ARE NOT TRAINED IN HR. AND RUDE HR COORDINATOR -THE ONE GREAT RESPECTFUL ONE THEY HAD IS NO LONGER THERE_LEFT IN 1 YEAR! Corporate places unnecessary expectations on branch staff - who are already mostly in a retail environment.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

- Unparalleled work-life balance, especially for tech workers. - A very relaxed and friendly environment with no micromanagement. - Generous leave policies. - Most projects have very slow deadlines, so there’s no significant work pressure. - A laissez-faire work culture. - If you’re contemplating retirement, pursuing a master’s degree, or starting a side hustle, this is an excellent place to work.

Cons

- Compensation is significantly below market rate. - Toxic directors and senior leaders favor certain employees and encourage sycophancy. Sycophants are rewarded with benefits such as flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely. - Promotion is contingent upon being a sycophant. - Directors and senior leaders often avoid the office altogether or have erratic schedules, such as arriving at 7 pm and leaving whenever they please, while simultaneously enforcing strict rules. - If you’re an ambitious individual seeking career growth, this is not the ideal place to be.

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