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Classic Toxic Culture - Employee Excelsior University Employee Review

1.0
6 Nov 2025
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Pros

Still provides a paycheck (at least for now as it enters the unsustainability phase - its death spiral)

Cons

Disrespectful, noninclusive, unethical, cutthroat, and abusive all driven, inspired, and supported from the very top. Anyone on the inside will be able to describe at least one recent incident that meets the definition for each of these words. Anyone considering associating with Excelsior should strongly evaluate your needs over the reality of how things work here. Search for "Why Every Leader Needs to Worry About Toxic Culture" by Donald Sull, Charles Sull, William Cipolli, and Caio Brighenti on MIT Sloan Management Review

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Excelsior University Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We recognize that perspectives and concerns about culture, leadership, and trust are serious and can vary greatly, and we do not dismiss feedback of this nature. While experiences can vary, input like yours is reviewed and considered as part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency, accountability, and the employee experience across the university.

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5.0
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Pros

Great friendly atmosphere Amazing office space Great benefits

Cons

Changing strategy leading to letting employees go regularly

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Excelsior University Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words about our team culture, office environment, and benefits. We recognize that strategic changes can be challenging and appreciate your understanding and contributions during your time at Excelsior. Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors.
1.0
7 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There is a good work / life balance. Did not feel overly stressed and micromanaged because of my colleagues.

Cons

Where to start. From the moment of getting hired, it was very obvious to me this was a corporation pretending to be a caring higher ed university. Every decision they made is entirely for profit and to cut as many corners as possible. HR was fully onboard with allowing a toxic work environment to continue all because everyone at this company is a yes man going all the way up to the top, They are totally willing to sacrifice student learning and experience all for the next dollar. Genuinely one of the most poorly run companies I have ever seen full of toxicity from the ground up. Do not fall for it - this "university" does not care about you in the slightest!!

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