Nepotism abounds in this poorly managed company where "drinking the koolaid" is necessary to even tolerate the culture - Anonymous employee Chatham Financial Employee Review

1.0
9 Jun 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Casual dress and office setup are pretty nice.

Cons

Extreme amounts of nepotism. where the company favorites are not based upon skill as am employee at all. Managers often have no skills in developing newer employees. While some employees truly are experts in their field, I was alarmed by the amount of employees who were very good at making it seem that they knew very well about what they were talking about, but in reality knew very little. The company pretends that it is "horizontal" which just allows this strange hierarchy to make poor decisions controlling and managing the company, and somehow people believe this. Chatham touts as being a very purpose oriented company, but that does not truly seem to be the case from within. The work often seems botched or that they client would do very well elsewhere. The so-called customized solutions Chatham offers are generally not very customized and highly redundant. Simply put, there really is not much to take pride in here.

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Cons

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Pros

One of the best parts about working at this company is the opportunity to learn across different functions and gain exposure to a wide range of projects. The environment allows employees to develop both technical and professional skills quickly, especially through collaboration with experienced team members. I also appreciate the fast-paced culture, which encourages growth, adaptability, and problem-solving. The experience has helped me better understand operations, teamwork, and how different parts of the business work together.

Cons

One challenge of working at the company is that there can sometimes be a heavy amount of operational and repetitive work, which may limit opportunities to focus on more strategic or analytical projects. In certain situations, processes and responsibilities could be better organized to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary workload. Communication between teams can also occasionally be unclear, leading to duplicated efforts or delays. Improving workflow structure could help employees be more productive and engaged.

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