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Breaking Ground reviews

2.5

31% would recommend to a friend

(151 total reviews)

Brenda Rosen

20% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Breaking Ground has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Breaking Ground employee rating is 33% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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151 reviews
2.0
Oct 13, 2015

Wonderful co-workers, terrible management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

"In-the-trenches" staff are all committed to Common Ground's cause and are wonderful to work with.

Cons

Management does not care about the staff. They give the public the impression that the organization is very caring, but it is only towards the client, not the staff.

3.0
Mar 26, 2015

Great place to work for. Too much socializing among employees.

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Pros

My internship at this company led to full time employment. This is a great company to work for with room for advancement. However, co workers are not very helpful to newcomers. Working environment is great.

Cons

I feel management have too many rules that are not followed but can be used to terminate your employment. There is too much socializing among employees. Management turns a blind eye to the office romances, which in turn can create distrust and impartial treatment among employees. The drinking after work and being non productive the next day is a routine.

1.0
Jun 5, 2025
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Pros

The only real benefit of working here is the insight you gain into how a poorly run organization operates. It can serve as a learning experience in resilience and problem solving, simply because you're forced to navigate disorganization and inefficiency on a regular basis. For some, it may also offer a chance to develop patience and adaptability under pressure, although that comes more from necessity than intention.

Cons

The cons are extensive and deeply rooted in the company’s structure and culture. Systems are outdated, disorganized, and make basic tasks unnecessarily difficult. Payroll and HR frequently make errors and give conflicting information, leaving employees frustrated and unsupported. Raises are limited to small cost of living adjustments, while upper management continues to expand with high paying roles often filled through nepotism rather than qualifications. Leadership is largely disconnected, accountability is nonexistent, and morale is consistently low. There is no support for professional growth, no recognition for hard work, and no genuine investment in employee wellbeing.

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Glassdoor has 159 Breaking Ground reviews submitted anonymously by Breaking Ground employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Breaking Ground is right for you.