Toxic Culture, Constant Layoffs, Zero Stability - Manager of Student Engagement Risepoint Employee Review

1.0
3 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work is the only real benefit.

Cons

If you’re not in the inner circle, your career here won’t last. Layoffs are constant, and leadership shows no concern for employee stability. Even higher-ups dislike working here but stay for the paycheck. Extreme micromanagement kills morale and productivity. Partner universities are stuck in contracts they can’t escape. The CEO is arrogant, and his inner circle is no better. So many good people have been let go, destroying team dynamics. This is not a long-term company—expect to eventually be laid off. The culture feels like modern-day slave labor. The good reviews you see here are from the inside to boost ratings. RP even advertises to its employees to leave positive reviews on sites so it won't appear as negatively.

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Risepoint Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We are sorry to hear that your experience at Risepoint has left you feeling this way. We recognize that the concerns you raise reflect real frustration, particularly during periods of transition and change. Integrations and organizational shifts can be challenging, and we understand that these moments can create uncertainty for teams as new ways of working take shape. While these changes are intended to support the long-term strength of the organization, we understand the impact change can have on individuals and teams. Feedback like this is taken seriously and shared with leadership as we continue to evaluate how we support our employees through change. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or your People Business Partner to share your feedback directly so your concern can be addressed.

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5.0
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Having spent the past year at Risepoint, one of the things I appreciate most is that the organization genuinely values people. There is a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives. The mission is important, but so is the recognition that the people advancing that mission matter too. For professionals passionate about education, workforce development, healthcare, and creating opportunities for others, Risepoint offers a chance to contribute to work that has lasting impact.

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Risepoint Response
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Thank you for sharing such a warm reflection on your first year. It's genuinely encouraging to hear that collaboration, inclusion, and a sense of purpose have defined your experience so far. Those are the result of the people here showing up for each other every day, and you're a part of that. We're especially glad that our mission has resonated with you. Doing work that matters, alongside people who care about it, is something we think about a lot when it comes to the kind of environment we want to build and sustain. Knowing that balance, growth, and meaningful contribution are coming through in your day-to-day experience is exactly what we hope to hear. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and for the energy you bring to the team. We're grateful to have you at Risepoint and look forward to continuing to grow together.
2.0
24 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Strategy at the surface looks great. The engine is interesting and effective, albeit the avenues of growth are quite limited—a great place to work on several interesting projects simultaneously.

Cons

Chaotic Decision-Making, No thoughts given by Exec Leadership to Change Management, Sequencing, and scaling things. Operations suffers from Poor Exec Leadership, a lack of thoughtful execution, and proper planning. Some parts of the organization are being run as a fiefdom. No processes and micro-management. No work-life balance.

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