If you enjoy being belittled, dealing with constant management changes, and dreading Sundays because you have to return to a workplace where you're undervalued and treated like a child—this is the place for you.
Once upon a time, I loved my job. It felt like family, and I felt respected. But now, the culture has completely shifted. New managers with less experience than those they lead are placed in leadership roles. Communication is unprofessional, with emails written in all caps, and asking a question or seeking clarification is often met with ridicule.
The work environment has become nothing but spreadsheets, unrealistic deadlines, and endless meetings scheduled at all hours—because, as our new director put it, "You’re salaried, not 9 to 5, you work until the work is done." While salaried employees understand the occasional need to work outside regular hours, many of us have consistently worked far beyond our hours, waking up early or staying late to meet expectations. However, scheduling mandatory meetings at 6 or 7 p.m. without any discussion is unfair. We are professionals with lives and responsibilities, and at the very least, placing meetings outside of normal hours should be a conversation, not an imposition.
The lack of respect and lack of knowledge in leadership is glaring. Trainers are unfairly blamed for project delays we had no role in or little control over. Instead of leadership asking how things can improve, the message is clear: "Stop complaining, don’t tell us how you feel, just do your job."
Unfortunately, leaving is not an option for many, as job opportunities are scarce. So, we sit and hope for change—that we can return to a workplace that values its employees. A place not run by consultants and new management who know nothing about northwell, its culture its values or really nothing on how to solve the issues at hand instead trying what worked at your old institution. A place where leadership actually takes the time to ask, "Why are we here? What is the real issue?" instead of blindly blaming trainers.
Barking orders like we’re in the military is not how you inspire a team. Leadership needs to realize that respect, communication, and understanding—not intimidation—are the keys to a productive and motivated workforce. Until then, this is not a place that values its employees and not a place id recommend.
