Pros
Benefits covered what was needed.
Cons
- The workplace is dominated by tightly knit groups formed before new hires arrive, making it difficult for outsiders to integrate.
- Social and professional inclusion is heavily dependent on being part of an existing inner circle.
- Inside jokes, closed lunch groups, and exclusive dynamics reinforce division within teams.
- Important projects are repeatedly assigned to the same group of people, excluding others from opportunities.
- Employees outside the core group are often left out of critical communications that directly affect their work.
- Lack of inclusion and information sharing negatively impacts performance reviews and career progression.
- The exclusion is subtle rather than openly hostile, making it difficult for management to recognize or address.
- Employees outside the group feel the effects daily, contributing to frustration and disengagement.