Over worked and under appreciated employees. Turnover rate high. Constant crisis mode. - Anonymous employee YWCA Employee Review

2.0
Jul 29, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The women who work there are inspiring. Training opportunities available, if you are not overwhelmed with the caseload. Direct contact with clients, provides an opportunity to see progress with women and children.

Cons

High turnover, because the caseload is way too much. Expectation to work over 50 hours a week, every week, with low pay. Management and other employees are given little work or lots of vacation, while others who have the most difficult jobs, are expected to constantly work. Little or no help to support employees.

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Co workers were great and very respectful.

Cons

This organization's treatment of its staff did not reflect the values of the mission it promotes. During my time there, I experienced a management style that felt overly controlling and dehumanizing. Staff were frequently micromanaged to the point where even casual conversations with coworkers were discouraged. We were restricted in where we could go within the building,often received the silent treatment from management, and witnessed unprofessional gossip. The high turnover rate speaks for itself. In my experience, it was driven by ongoing staff mistreatment, ineffective leadership, and a culture where authority seemed to take priority over supporting employees. Although my experience was disappointing and often demoralizing, I did leave with valuable skills, meaningful friendships, and greater confidence in standing up for myself. I am grateful the organization gave me the opportunity to work there, but I sincerely hope its leadership takes time to reflect on how they treat employees who consistently go above and beyond their job responsibilities. An organization's mission should be reflected not only in the people it serves but also in the way it treats its own staff.

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