Once stable, now turbulent - Anonymous employee American Electric Power Employee Review

While RTO has been unpopular, the underlying issues run much deeper. Recent leadership and organizational changes have created a noticeable sense of uncertainty. There is no clear or consistent strategic vision being communicated, and employees are not being meaningfully engaged or rallied around a shared purpose. Communication from senior leadership tends to be reactive and fragmented, making it difficult to align day-to-day work with long-term direction. The restructuring has also eliminated many traditional advancement paths, and while management has hinted at alternative opportunities, there has been no follow-through. Morale is declining, and the company is already losing high-performing talent as confidence in new leadership fades.