Upbeat morale and culture doesn’t compensate for burnout
Pros
Candel has (for the most part) a positive and employee-focused environment. Company events are frequently scheduled to encourage a friendly and social environment with coworkers. Hybrid work policy is in full swing and there does not appear to be an end in sight to that. The CEO and leadership are transparent and trustworthy. Flexible PTO policy is a huge draw to the company. Overall they believe strongly in their product and their message which is very encouraging.
Cons
Leadership and management can be overly positive and turn a blind eye to employee burnout, even when it is repeatedly brought to their attention. Tasks are often inappropriately delegated to employees who do not function in that role, and workloads are unevenly distributed amongst team members. Despite the additional tasks delegated, there is little opportunity for growth, as if taking on these tasks is simply the expectation without reward or recognition. Resources are also unevenly delegated to important projects which puts a strain on employees delegated to those projects. When an employee leaves, their work is sometimes distributed amongst their coworkers rather than hiring a new employee to take on that work, which increases burnout. Meetings are excessive and subject matter is often superfluous and unnecessary.
