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Project Lead The Way

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Stay away if you value your health and wellbeing - Anonymous employee Project Lead The Way Employee Review

1.0
Jan 30, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited pto, cheap benefits, work from home

Cons

New CEO is completely unqualified and has no direction or authority. Senior leadership is unorganized and at each others throats. No one knows what they’re doing. I don’t see the company lasting for another 25 years. Get out while you still can and find a place that values your work. This company will pretend like they care but if you’re not a suck up, they’ll find a reason to toss you out. If you are, buy some chapstick.

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Project Lead The Way Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Project Lead The Way (PLTW), our Talent Selection process is designed to ensure all applicants, internal and external, have a fair and equitable experience. We are focused on hiring and promoting the best qualified candidate for every position. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. Our North Star is our bold 10-year vision, which enables us to continue transforming our ability to serve any student, anywhere, efficiently, and effectively. We are a Learning organization who strive to enhance our students and Team Members’ experience every day and are always looking for ways to evolve in pursuit of this important initiative. We value our Team Members and work to ensure the overall experience is built on positive interactions and meaningful connections.

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