*Lack of diversity in Project & Program Management ranks, in particular race/ ethnicity.
*Favouritism.
* Limited career growth & advancement. May have to wait more than 5 years if not more for a promotion.
* Issues with flexible working hours & working from home arrangements manifested post change of Head Of.
* Very limited career development e.g. training courses, secondments or mentoring offered unless you are in the 'favourites' bucket.
* No annual pay increases.
* Performance appraisals are bias, even if you deliver everything you were meant too, don't expect a good performance outcome. Brown nosing is required.
* Some level of micro management amongst Program Managers but not all.