Very Little Chance of Advancement, Favoritism - Anonymous employee Ripple Effect Employee Review

3.0
Jul 9, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent starting salary, fellow employees are extremely smart and talented in what they do and most are willing to help you whenever you need it. Our clients are amazing to work with and we tackle really interesting projects.

Cons

Constant false promises regarding promotions and raises; if you do not have a Masters degree or higher you are not looked at with the same respect by senior management even if your position doesn't require it. There is no work life balance and only those who kill themselves working long hours are rewarded. Senior management tries to take on too many project for as small as the company is, leading to burn out and resentment among the employees who actually have to do the work. The company's mission is confusing and despite numerous meetings regarding it, no one will be able to give you the same answer about what Ripple does, not even senior leadership. The CFO is constantly pushing people out if they do not agree with her stance and is extremely critical and will change her story to avoid looking like she is in the wrong. There is a reason all the best and brightest talent at the company is leaving.

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Ripple Effect Response
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Thank you for your review. We always welcome constructive feedback! We are sorry that your individual experience didn’t align to how we usually perform. Ripple Effect values the insight and contributions of all its employees, regardless of position, degree, or professional status. We offer opportunities for advancement as well as non-traditional avenues for employee recognition. We strive to reward and promote our staff, respect family and life obligations, and create and maintain a flexible work environment so that all employees feel valued in our company. If at any time, we have fallen short, we encourage our staff to reach out through the many channels available to them—even anonymously, to help us make changes where needed. Our values are the foundation of Ripple Effect. They have allowed us to grow and develop as an innovative company that is regularly ranked by staff as one of the best and brightest to work for in the nation (https://rippleeffect.com/recognitions-awards/). And we will always strive to improve.

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