Meaningful work - Anonymous employee Children's Cancer Association Employee Review

I find both the mission and daily activities of this organization to be inspiring. I have found immense personal joy and meaning in my work here so far. There is a great deal of care here, and a willingness to navigate change in order to get back on track with strategic priorities and common sense practices. In day-to-day operations, I see that colleagues in all departments feel alignment with the organization's mission and purpose.

Like all non-profits, there are busy times when work / life balance is difficult to maintain - but I don't think that challenge is unique. We have capacity challenges, but I think that the team that is here is fantastic. As a newer-ish team member, I respect but do not share the experiences or concerns about culture or leadership that have been voiced here. Change can be hard to navigate, but I think JoyRx is on the right track.

Meaningful mission and great coworkers.

This company is unfortunately becoming a sinking ship due to senior leadership. In the past two months alone, eight employees have resigned, with many others actively looking to leave. Leadership has shown little transparency or accountability regarding the ongoing mass exodus, despite multiple former employees openly stating that poor leadership was the primary reason they sought new opportunities. What makes this especially disheartening is that the organization’s mission is truly incredible, and the mid- and lower-level employees are passionate, hardworking, and deeply committed to the work. Unfortunately, senior leadership, particularly the CEO, appears far more focused on finances and personal gain than on the mission itself or the healthy growth of the organization. CCA has an extremely high turnover rate, yet leadership continues to avoid accountability for the culture they have created. Employees are consistently given overwhelming workloads and endless responsibilities, while simultaneously being micromanaged and not trusted to do the jobs they were hired for. The organization also operates from a scarcity mindset when it comes to investing in staff. Employees are told there is “no money” available for promotions, raises, or bonuses, while leadership continues to spend on unnecessary travel and other nonessential expenses. The lack of transparency, support, and trust has created an environment that feels unsustainable for many employees.