Avoid TMG - Poor Tax Management Leadership - Tax Manager The Mather Group Employee Review

great company to work for

no cons here man dude

* Good benefits package * Exposure to high-net-worth clients and complex tax situations * Ability to develop client service and communication skills

* Toxic and fear-based culture * Excessive focus on metrics and volume rather than quality and development * Publicly announcing employee work volume and productivity numbers in group settings * Management uses performance reviews and evaluations as threats rather than coaching tools * Lack of support during busy season despite unrealistic expectations * Constant urgency culture where everything is treated as an emergency * Disorganized workflow and poor project management * Frequent changes in priorities with little planning or communication * Micromanagement to an extreme degree * Excessive check-ins that reduce productivity rather than improve it * Employees are treated like children rather than trusted professionals * Favoritism and inconsistent application of standards * Perceived nepotism and unequal opportunities within the team * Toxic internal competition instead of collaboration * Excessive meetings that interrupt focused work * Lack of autonomy and decision-making authority * Reactive management style rather than proactive planning * Employee concerns are dismissed or minimized * Low morale and high stress environment * Focus on mistakes rather than recognition of accomplishments * Limited psychological safety to raise concerns or disagree with management * Burnout is common and often normalized * Communication tends to flow downward rather than encouraging open conversation.