Disappointing HR leadership and mismanaged layoff process overshadow an otherwise well-intentioned organization
Pros
Friendly, collaborative colleagues who care about the mission. Solid benefits package for a nonprofit organization. Work/life balance for a remote role was great; I even took time to visit the headquarters in downtown Portland to actually meet face to face with my manager and director (and others). This was on my own dime because I carried a sense of care for knowing my fellow employees. Pay is decent but could be more competitive given the responsibilities and industry standards
Cons
My layoff, which confirmed was not at all due to my performance but other organizational issues, was handled in a deeply unprofessional and contradictory manner. On a Thursday afternoon, I received a formal raise letter from HR. Less than two hours later, I was invited to a meeting where I was informed that my position was being eliminated. There was no accountability or explanation for this conflicting communication. This reflects a broader issue: poor internal coordination between HR, leadership, and finance. The experience was disorienting, impersonal, and undermines the organization's values. Throughout my time at CareOregon, there was a persistent lack of direction and proactive planning. Much of the work environment involved reacting to problems rather than thoughtfully anticipating and addressing them. My role was created to help improve investment operations, increase efficiency, and support strategic clarity—which I did. Unfortunately, the organization continues to operate reactively, with little willingness to embrace lasting structural improvements.
