Management (middle) lacking in leadership skills, training and is directive/commanding, not open
Many problem resolutions, suggestions, ideas expressed with management go unnoticed/unchanged
Environment can be hostile and/or stifling, depending on location
Low employee morale
Poor communication
Advancement within company limited, based on location
High employee turnover at all levels and lack of solid foundation
Lack of processes (combined with poor communication), resulting in below average to average execution of projects
Wrong people in wrong positions, with some leaving out of frustration or being terminated
Many lack confidence in HR
Limited (very) training, no structured/organized training in many departments; especially customer servicing/interfacing areas
Many high producing employees go unrecognized, are under paid and unappreciated; ultimately leading to employee burn out and/or leaving organization