Avoid unless you enjoy being in a narcissist relationship with your employer - Manager Paragon Properties Employee Review

1.0
17 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• The company has strong policies and procedures in place, which can provide a solid framework for those new to property management. • As a smaller company, it USED to offer direct and efficient communication with corporate leadership. • The exposure and responsibility given to site-level staff can be valuable experience for someone looking to grow quickly in the industry

Cons

• The company culture has become extremely toxic in recent years. Leadership fails to address bullying, harassment, and blatant favoritism. • Corporate management is largely absent and disengaged. Regional managers, in particular, contribute little and often shift their responsibilities onto already overburdened site managers. • There’s a clear lack of accountability and support from upper management. A recent regional hire has made matters significantly worse, pretty much ran all the good staff out due to his harassment and pure ignorance. • Turnover is at an all-time high. Most of the experienced staff — both corporate and onsite — have already left, and many who remain are actively looking for new opportunities. • Expect to be constantly stressed, underappreciated, and paid below market standards — all with zero work-life balance. • Recognition is rare, and even exceptional performance is often met with more unrealistic expectations.

avatar
Paragon Properties Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We're genuinely sorry to hear how difficult and disheartening your experience has been — especially from someone currently with us. It’s clear from your message that you care deeply about the company and the people in it, which makes your feedback all the more meaningful. The issues you’ve raised — around culture, leadership, harassment, and lack of support — are serious and concerning. No one should feel like they’re in a toxic or unsafe work environment. We recognize that strong policies mean very little if they are not upheld with fairness and consistency. We also hear your concern about leadership accountability and the toll that high turnover and lack of recognition can take on a team. Your feedback has been shared with our leadership, and we are taking it seriously. While change can take time, we know that rebuilding trust starts with listening, owning what needs to improve, and taking visible, meaningful steps forward. We appreciate the honesty and urgency in your message. It’s not lost on us, and we are committed to doing better — not just in words, but in action. — Paragon Properties Leadership Team

Explore other reviews about Paragon Properties

5.0
10 Mar 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Opportunities, Advancements, Curagious, fun and hopeful.

Cons

Bad attitudes, change policies, disturbing, unfriendly employees and hardship

2.0
16 June 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice properties. A lot of great people!

Cons

I had high hopes when I joined this company, but my experience was quite disappointing. The company culture is undeniably toxic, with a lack of respect and support from management that is evident on a daily basis. Regional managers seem disconnected from their teams and often communicate in a condescending manner, which creates a hostile work environment. Instead of fostering collaboration and growth, they prioritize their own agendas, leaving employees feeling undervalued and demotivated. There’s little to no support for professional development, and feedback is rarely constructive. The atmosphere is one of fear rather than encouragement, leading to high turnover rates and low morale among employees. If you're considering a position here, I would advise you to think twice. A healthy work culture is essential for employee satisfaction and productivity, and unfortunately, this company falls short in that regard.

avatar
Paragon Properties Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had positive interactions with many team members and appreciated the quality of our communities. At the same time, we’re genuinely sorry to learn that your overall experience with the company did not meet your expectations. We take concerns about culture, communication, and leadership seriously. It’s never our intent for any employee to feel undervalued, unsupported, or unheard. While we recognize that no organization is perfect, we are actively working to strengthen our internal culture through clearer communication, leadership development, and greater investment in team engagement and recognition. The suggestions you’ve outlined—especially around open communication, prioritizing well-being, and leading by example—are not only appreciated but aligned with our values. Feedback like yours is essential in helping us identify areas where we need to grow. We’re committed to making meaningful improvements and sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your experience and advice. — Paragon Properties Leadership Team
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All