Not what it used to be - Anonymous employee Reinhardt University Employee Review

Management, location, culture, trust, professionalism

Needed more work to do to fill my hours

Supportive HR Department: HR leadership is compassionate, approachable, and genuinely cares about staff well-being. Positive Campus Community: The broader university community—faculty, staff, and students—is friendly and collaborative. Beautiful Campus & Mission: The university’s setting and commitment to education and service are admirable. Opportunities to Get Involved: There are fun campus traditions and community events that make you feel connected.

Toxic Department Culture: My department became an unhealthy and stressful work environment under upper leadership. Retaliation & Bullying: Reports of being publicly humiliated, denied PTO, and blamed for others’ mistakes; when issues were reported, retaliation followed instead of resolution. Lack of Direction & Follow-Through: Upper leadership often started projects with enthusiasm but never saw them through. Micromanagement & Double Standards: Rules and expectations were inconsistent and seemed to shift frequently, leading to burnout and a lack of trust. Never matched Retirement Plan Limited professional growth opportunities.