A grassroots non-profit organization in SE Portland - Anonymous employee SE Works Employee Review

3.0
20 Jul 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Its workforce is very diverse -Staff are dedicated to the mission -The organization does great work on a limited organizational budget -The board is very dedicated and does a good job with the vision of the organization -The benefits are great for an organization its size -The facility and offices are great

Cons

-The leadership style is very top-down and as a result staff don't have a lot of creativity in their positions. The abundance of rules feels unnecessary. -Limited growth opportunities based on the size of the organization, which results in employee turnover -Corporate culture is not really a priority of the organization

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5.0
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Pros

Small company, easy to relate to higher management, work-life balance (higher management trying to improve this), 4-day work weeks (4DWW)

Cons

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1.0
6 May 2025
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Pros

The colleagues but they were unfortunately fired for no reason

Cons

| Unqualified and unsupportive management | No opportunities for advancement | Severely limited or inconvenient parking options | ADA accommodations regularly dismissed or resisted | Ongoing issues with workplace harassment that go unaddressed | Bereavement leave recently reduced without explanation or input from staff | Employees are guilted or penalized for using earned sick leave | Outdated technology makes daily tasks inefficient and frustrating | High turnover, with good employees often let go without clear justification or warning | Employees are micromanaged to the point of undermining trust and autonomy | Feedback is rarely constructive and often punitive | Unrealistic expectations without adequate training or resources | Conflict of interest with Human Resources: there is no dedicated HR department—only the Executive Director handles HR matters, which prevents impartial resolution of staff concerns |

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