Uncomfortable place to work - Kaplan Professional
Pros
- Some good team members - Good location near Wynyard station - Decent office space - Team morale/culture can be positive if you have a good manager and good team members
Cons
- Toxic culture - Not flexible in working from home (this has improved slightly due to COVID requirements). There was a strong perception from the top down of 'bums on seats in the office means people are working' - Bullying - Micro management - Nepotism: Those who knew the CEO or had parents who were friends with him would be provided more opportunity within the business - Favouritism: Those who have studied a 'Kaplan' course (even if it is another division of the Kaplan company) are favouritised for promotions and are 'protected', regardless of their poor work ethics - Higher roles of management are friends with the CEO, which leads to bullying/abusive behaviour not being addressed and 'swept under the rug' - Opportunities are limited based on 'who you know/who you are liked by' within the business - Management will try to 'silence' you if trying to inquire/improve processes within the business