Lack of structure and professional boundaries - Executive Assistant Check Off Your List Employee Review

Blurred leadership boundaries, inconsistent feedback, lack of formal HR structure, and high stress. The work itself can be meaningful, and many coworkers are talented and supportive. However, the leadership structure creates significant instability. There is no clear separation between HR and management, which makes it difficult to address concerns safely. Feedback is often delivered in indirect or public ways, and expectations shift without written clarity. Policies feel loosely defined, leaving employees vulnerable when conflicts arise with clients. Micromanagement and nitpicking were common, while high-level direction and formal processes were lacking. Professional boundaries between leadership and staff were blurred, and decision-making often felt personal rather than policy-driven. For long-term sustainability, the company would benefit from formal HR processes, written performance standards, leadership training, and clearer client boundary policies.