Favoritism and political warfare - don't poke the bear nor your HR "advocate". - Executive Assistant Vulcan Employee Review

1.0
Apr 18, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

PGA engages in amazing philanthropic endeavors and disrupts the status quo with provocative initiatives. Comp and benefits are above average - but may cost you your soul.

Cons

Upper management plays favorites. Do not speak your truth if the truth is not in alignment with what the Vice President of the department hopes to convey to the owners. Deep and rigorous focus on ROI which equates to biased and unequal success bonuses to the team. Again, favoritism. Administrative staff are viewed and treated as "less then" with efforts unrecognized as contributing to the success of the department and as a result are no longer eligible for Success Bonus. HR "advocates" are not advocates for the employees. HR liaisons aka advocates are concerned with pleasing the executive and covering the Executive's less than lawful behavior n

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5.0
Mar 23, 2025
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

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Cons

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