Great Mission, Overworked & Underpaid - Manager Parthenon Management Group Employee Review

1. Strain from Rapid Growth and Understaffing The company has experienced significant growth, which in itself is a positive indicator of business success. However, this expansion has not been matched with appropriate increases in staffing. As a result, existing employees are often stretched thin, leading to burnout and unsustainable workloads. 2. Leadership Approach: Reaction Over Proactivity Strategic planning at the leadership level tends to be reactionary. Rather than anticipating operational needs or aligning decisions with both client success and internal sustainability, many initiatives feel rushed or shortsighted. This approach puts pressure on teams to scramble and respond to crises that could have been mitigated with foresight and collaboration. 3. Onboarding & Turnover Concerns There is a high rate of employee turnover. The onboarding process lacks structure and adequate support, largely because middle management - already managing overwhelming workloads - has limited capacity to provide proper training. 4. Compensation and Expectation Imbalance Another contributing factor to turnover is the imbalance between compensation and workload. The expectations placed on team members are high, yet the compensation does not reflect the volume or complexity of work. This disconnect affects morale and makes it difficult to attract and retain top talent. 5. Communication Gaps Between Management Levels There is a noticeable disconnect between upper management and the rest of the organization. Communication between executive leadership and middle/lower management is minimal, which often leads to confusion, misalignment, and a sense of being undervalued among employees. 6. Promotions & Compensation Lastly, promotions come with a significant increase in workload and salary increases do not match the responsibilities carried and added to one's day-to-day. Raises tend to be discouraging when workloads continue to grow throughout the year.