I experienced two "reorganizations" in which men in my department were subjectively promoted to newly created positions. Women were subsequently shuffled into lower paid positions. This happened when many of the women had more industry experience and credentials than male counterparts. These new positions were never posted positions and no opportunity to interview for them was given. The last reorg involved a cap on salary and lowering bonus percentage across the board for women and minority male members. I always had good performance reviews so not sure as to the logic or even legality of that.
I personally experienced sexual harassment at this company. I also had several women confide in me that they had been sexually harassed. These were women in different departments and even different cities and states. So I'd say it is a systemic problem across the organization.
The maternity leave is pitiful and ill-administered. I had one child while employed here and was not allowed to submit maternity leave paperwork until I was within 30 days of my due date. I was never given an exact amount of time off that I would have for labor and recovery, thus it made it extremely difficult to plan. My child was born early and I literally had to call HR from my hospital bed to begin initiating maternity leave paperwork. At the time there was poor to no access to mother's rooms in the company. Many women were affected and complained and although the company eventually tried to correct it, they were far too slow in their response. I pumped in bathrooms and in my car on several occasions while working here.
I’ve had male leaders make comments about other women that were mothers, implying they were less dedicated. When I gave my own notice to resign and notified the department, I had a male colleague openly laugh and state that I was leaving the company to become a stay at home mom. “Leaders” were present and no correction or intervention was made. This type of behavior was frequent and regularly occurring, and I’d say it was ultimately encouraged.
I could go on but I’d say that’s enough and any woman reading this will get the point. I would take your hard work somewhere else where you will have an even playing field.
