Pros
When I first joined 10 years ago, the company was everything you’d hope for: people-first, impactful work, career growth, and genuinely supportive. Leadership was thoughtful, communication was clear, and teams were collaborative and filled with some of the most brilliant and mission-driven professionals I’ve ever worked with. During COVID, the company prioritized communication and stability, choosing to retain employees rather than cut staff, which many of us deeply appreciated. The sense of community and purpose was genuine, and many employees stayed for years due to the incredible culture and people.
Cons
Unfortunately, that culture has undergone drastic changes. The focus has shifted dramatically to appease the new administration, communication became vague and reactive, and people stopped being the priority. Longstanding values, including those around diversity and inclusion, were deprioritized and scrubbed, and the company quietly turned its back on the very employees it once claimed to champion. Layoffs were abrupt, cold, and handled with zero transparency. Employees “disappeared” from meetings, and we only found out when emails bounced back or LinkedIn updates appeared. Leadership failed to communicate openly, leaving remaining employees in a constant state of anxiety. The severance package offered felt like an afterthought and was disheartening, especially for a company that once claimed to value its people. Those same collaborative, dedicated teams are now thriving at other companies, a loss of innovation and energy that could have been avoided.