Vantaggi
I've been with RAINN for years as a supervisor and then licensed supervisor and have had a mostly positive experience ( speaking to my experience and no one else's). As a woman of color and a bilingual professional, I appreciate the inclusive and supportive environment RAINN (specifically my team) fosters/ has fostered for me. I have been blessed to have had some amazing managers over the years. The organization offers excellent flexibility ( I have always been approved any time off needed), generous PTO, and wellness days, allowing for a bit of healthy work-life balance. The new benefits under CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield are a great addition. RAINN is def making amends and trying to promote employee well-being, offering valuable resources like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with ComPsych, telemedicine and virtual counseling through First Stop Health, and the mindfulness platform, Headspace. These tools have been invaluable to staff who talk about it a lot of the hotline and my peers. I'm also pleased to see RAINN making significant DEI efforts in hiring, recruiting, and fostering inclusivity. They started with ongoing and consistent training on diversity, equity, and inclusion (which wasn't done prior) and has been a positive and noticeable change, creating a more inclusive workplace. It has people thinking and learning! There have been improvements in reporting options within the company, addressing MANY MANY MANY previous issues. The introduction of tEQuitable and Lighthouse Services ensures a confidential and safe space for reporting concerns, RAINN's trying and I hope stays committed to transparency and accountability. They are starting small but I do see others also motivated to make RAINN a much safer space. I hope to stay long enough to see the larger outcome of the changes happening.
Svantaggi
One downside I've noticed over the years is a decline in the level of professionalism within the workforce, which seems to stem from the remote work culture brought on by COVID-19. This shift has impacted workplace dynamics and communication standards. I've seen the way some employees speak to their managers in ways I would never speak to my supervisor, manager, or even a peer. Respect should be something that is given and doesn't matter if you are upset. Some have spoken to others in a way I wouldn't even dream of speaking to my best friends or let alone my mother. Disrespect is disrespect. This is supposed to be a professional workplace. There are boundaries. Overall, RAINN is a compassionate and supportive place to work, continuously striving to meet the needs of its employees.