* Only major holidays are formally recognized, with limited acknowledgment of others.
* Work is frequently required during holidays and weekends.
* Compensation growth is capped after a few years, with no meaningful adjustment for rising living costs.
* Limited flexibility in supporting employees with childcare or daycare challenges.
* Strict policy when it comes to working from home.
* Going above and beyond is not consistently recognized. Promotions appear to favor strong self-promotion over demonstrated performance and measurable results.
* Employees who reliably exceed expectations are often overlooked, while less effective individuals may advance despite ongoing performance issues.
* Advancement is heavily influenced by internal connections rather than merit. Senior management has explicitly indicated that knowing the right people is necessary for promotion, which undermines trust in the performance-based review process.
* Annual performance reviews do not meaningfully impact career progression. Even when reviews document accomplishments and consistently rate employees as “exceeding expectations,” this feedback is not reflected in future promotion decisions.
* This disconnect between performance, recognition, and advancement has a negative impact on morale, motivation, and long-term retention across teams.