Cons
Discriminatory Culture: There is a deeply unsettling culture regarding race and gender. Explicit, derogatory comments were made by top leadership regarding the physical appearance and roles of Black women within the company. This created an environment where Black employees, specifically Black women, felt targeted, unseen, and fundamentally unsafe.
Retaliatory Management: Leadership operates with a high level of ego. Any attempt to advocate for better processes, point out disrespect, or challenge unfair treatment is met with swift retaliation, including termination. Professional advocacy is punished rather than encouraged.
Unprofessional Conduct: Leadership has been known to use inappropriate language, including yelling and cursing at staff. Furthermore, there have been instances of inappropriate interpersonal relationships between leadership and staff, compromising the integrity of the workplace.
Cronyism & Growth Barriers: Career advancement is largely tied to personal, long-term history with the founders rather than merit. Compensation and raises are distributed inequitably, with a heavy bias that overlooks the contributions of diverse talent.
