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Monstrous bosses and toxic workplace culture - Consultant Affinity Consulting Employee Review

1.0
5 Apr 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work, so your boss can only yell at you through a screen and not in person.

Cons

--Petty, insecure bosses who will surprise you with an hour of berating, criticizing everything from how you look (no, I'm not joking) to your intelligence, demeanor, and the way you sound when speaking; --Shifting goal posts on performance designed to make you feel insecure about yourself and the value you create for the company; --Suffering through constant criticism every time you violate an unspoken rule (i.e. even though they ask for direct feedback, any feedback you give that isn't effusive praise for managers and bosses results in disciplinary action against you; asking for more benefits or salary due to change in work responsibility--even in the most professional, polished manner--is viewed as a slap in the face to the firm); --Toxic workplace culture that encourages employees to lie about, undercut, and generally tattletale on each other; --The "push for diversity" there is a joke, as anyone can see that Affinity's highest turnover is with People of Color, and their current number of non-white employees is a single digit percentage; --Exactly 0 opportunity for growth within the firm.

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Affinity Consulting Response
3y
I am sorry to hear that you had a negative experience working with our company. Your feedback is important to us, and we take all reviews seriously, even if they are negative. First and foremost, I want to address the concerns you raised about our management team. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment or belittlement, and we are committed to ensuring that our employees are treated with respect and professionalism. I would personally love to hear more about your experience - and we will take appropriate action to address any issues that are identified. Regarding your comments about shifting goalposts, we strive to provide clear and consistent performance expectations for all of our employees. We understand that changes can happen, and we do our best to communicate any adjustments as soon as possible. If you feel that you were not given clear expectations or that our goals were not reasonable, we would appreciate any specific feedback you can provide to help us improve our processes. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and we are committed to creating a culture that is welcoming and supportive of all employees. However, your numbers are incorrect. As of today, 15% of our team is non-white, and another 7% of our team is diverse in other ways. We continue to focus on diversity because we know we can do better. Finally, I am sorry to hear that you did not feel that there were opportunities for growth within our company. It is a big challenge for small companies, but we are committed to providing our team members with opportunities for professional development and growth, and we will continue to look for ways to support our team members in their career aspirations. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience. We are committed to continuously improving and ensuring that all of our employees feel valued and supported. I would love the opportunity to discuss these issues further with you offline. Please feel free to reach out to me directly. Sincerely, Debbie Foster, CEO Affinity Consulting Group

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Pros

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Cons

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I joined Affinity Consulting Group just over 90 days ago, and I can genuinely say this is one of the best companies I’ve ever worked for. While I came from a similar industry, there was still a learning curve, and like any new role, the first few weeks were a bit of information overload. But the support and encouragement from the team made all the difference. The culture here is something truly special. Even though we are a fully remote company with employees spread across the country, leadership goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels included, supported, and part of the team. It’s clear that they genuinely believe that happy employees create better outcomes for clients—and they back that up with action, not just words. The people are hands-down one of the best parts of working here. From my manager to my teammates, to the leadership team and cross-functional colleagues, everyone has been incredibly kind, supportive, and willing to help. There’s a real sense of collaboration without ego. During my 90-day review, I even told my manager: “This job has shown me just how unhappy I was in my previous role… and I didn’t even realize it until now.”

Cons

Honestly, very few. Like any job with specialized software and consulting work, there’s a learning curve if you’re coming from an adjacent field—but that’s expected. And everyone here is happy to help you ramp up.

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Affinity Consulting Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to write this. It means a great deal to hear that your first 90 days have been such a positive experience. There is always a learning curve in consulting and specialized software, and we try to be honest about that. What matters most is that you felt supported while ramping up. No one succeeds here alone, and I am proud of how our team shows up for one another. I also appreciate your comments about our culture. Being fully remote requires intention. Inclusion, collaboration, and connection only happen when people make the effort, and our team does that every day. Your reflection during your 90 day review is exactly why we focus so much on building the right environment. When people feel valued and supported, they do their best work. Thank you for being part of Affinity and for helping us continue to raise the bar. Debbie Foster, CEO
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