Pros
- The GO (Green Operations) Committee: There are non-executive level staff who are running this volunteer led group that are top notch. - The DEI Committee: Another volunteer led group with enthusiastic non-executive level staff that are doing good work. - Otak University: Opportunities to learn from other departments about their work. - Projects with Federal Agencies - these are well led and projects are a fun, rewarding challenge.
Cons
- There remains to be a lot of "talk" about the culture being what it is advertised online/paper, but it is far from the truth. Suggest talking with several non-executive level or leadership staff to ask questions about the culture to understand it better. - Conflict avoidant culture: "Go along to get along" office culture. No one wants to hear constructive criticism or any negative feedback. Passive aggressive behaviors run rampant and are at every level of the company. - --> Social Ostracism is common, resistance to solve problems in a healthy dialogue (open/honest face to face professional manner); reviews often present surprises as staff are not providing constructive criticism/feedback. - No mentorship program - Mysterious group of partners/shareholders with no clarity in how to be "in the club" - Dominate white male led company in most all departments ----> Little to no leadership representation of women, people of color, disabled, parents of young children, and younger generations. - Inconsistent experience across company (depending on office location and Director of the organization) Some are more positive and fulfilling than others. - Several Directors in the company still use old-school management methods and a commanding chauvinistic leadership style (intimidation and bullying) ----> Swearing at staff publicly, insults, humiliation, repetitive degradation, and lack of empowerment. - CEO talks openly about their politics and invites conversations to discuss. This has not helped to create a culture of positivity or harmony. It's contributed to the toxic environment in a negative way. With this, other staff have followed this same behavior resulting in a hostile work environment. Mulitple non-leadership staff contributed with their political rants creating an uncomfortable work environment and feelings of discrimination.
