Toxic Leadership (NYDO) - Associate Designer Express Employee Review

1.0
Oct 16, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great Hard Working People who were passionate about Design (NY Design Office Only)

Cons

Toxic and Unprofessional treatment of employees behind closed doors. I have never experience such disturbing and dehumanizing treatment in a Design Studio. Growth is promised, but is never actualized. Merchant partners in Columbus have ample growth opportunity, while Designers are lucky to get promoted after 4 years of service.

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Pros

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Cons

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