1. Favoritism and Lack of Transparency: The organization's decision-making processes lacked transparency and were marred by favoritism, which eroded accountability. 2. Clique Culture: A pervasive clique culture stifled fresh perspectives and made it challenging for new employees to integrate into the workplace. 3. Mission Neglect: The company's mission and values were frequently overshadowed by internal politics and personal interests, resulting in a growing disconnect from the original mission-driven culture. 4. Ethical Concerns: Ethical concerns, exacerbated by absurdly high incomes for senior staff, regarding decisions and practices went largely unaddressed. This created a work environment that at times felt toxic and uncomfortable. 5. Nepotism and Favoritism: Nepotism was evident in the workplace, creating an atmosphere where certain employees were favored while others felt marginalized. 6. High Turnover: High turnover was a common theme during my time at the company, with talented colleagues often leaving in pursuit of more inclusive and transparent workplaces or forced to leave. This turnover had a noticeable impact on overall team morale and productivity. 7. Retaliation Fears: Speaking up about issues within the company often came with concerns about retaliation, which discouraged open dialogue and hindered the resolution of problems.
