Pros
Outside of management, the staff are very hard working.
Cons
The organizational culture stands as a pivotal determinant of job satisfaction, yet regrettably, what prevails here is a culture rife with pitfalls and deceptively veiled intentions.
The onboarding process masquerades is akin to a "wolf in sheep's clothing" – initially amicable, yet swiftly devolving into an insurmountable demand for ceaseless productivity. Enduring grueling 12 to 16-hour workdays amidst inadequate resources and insufficient staffing support becomes the norm, revealing but one facet of the organization's deficiencies.
Participation in company-sanctioned events, advertised as geared towards fostering team building is heavily encouraged if one wants career advancement. However, given the heavy workloads staff must scrutinize how such engagements align with their professional objectives. Many of these initiatives lack relevance to one's role, instead cloaked in hollow rhetoric such as anti-racism and team solidarity. Moreover, the promotion of these activities feels disingenuous. Many have realized how office gossip will impact their day to day work experience at some point.
For those inclined to contribute meaningfully to their communities, I highly recommend seeking out other organizations that resonate with your values and professional aspirations, as many of our own staff have been driven to do. I wish you and the organization, in hopes of a more enlightened trajectory moving forward.