Regarding the NGRTC facility in Kennesaw:
- Non-engineers cannot progress their careers at this company.
- Company culture is widely considered to be toxic, combative, and oppressive.
- Talent retention has struggled significantly as a growing number of seasoned professionals with experience in other organizations have started seeking job opportunities with competitors.
- The human resources department rarely adheres to confidentiality guidelines.
- Most research projects are conducted by external contractors.
- Management has little relevant scientific background, making scientific advising and technical career growth very difficult.
- There is no mechanism in place for upwards feedback.
- Many full-time employees are encouraged to approach their tenure as if they were contract employees.
- There is no safe space for employees to voice concerns about their work environment.
- Internal efforts are in place to post positive online company reviews to counteract increasingly frequent negative feedback from current and former employees.