Saving Money by Cancelling Employee Reviews - Anonymous employee Ansira Employee Review

1.0
Mar 7, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of young people. Occasional fun events. Free beer and snacks on Fridays. Relaxed work environment. Laid back dress code.

Cons

Reviews have always been late. If you quit, transfer departments, or even get a promotion, you simply don't get your review/ raise. Management gives more work without more pay, saying things like, "that's a responsibility, not a promotion." Sometimes people even become a team lead without a change in title or pay. Management in St. Louis openly shares information about employee salaries in conversation. This was reported to HR, but the behavior persists. Our new CEO announced that reviews are all being cancelled until September. There will be no back-pay for those who had reviews due early in the year. She sent an email to management that this is a cost saving effort. She told the rest of the company it was to make sure the reviews are done perfectly. She offered a free copy of her own book to all the female employees. She did this by creating a separate email list for men and women. This became awkward when men found out from their female friends. Even as she cuts budget at the expense of her employees, she keeps insisting that she's making Ansira one of the "greatest places to work."

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

Great people to work with who offer thought provoking insight and helpful career paths

Cons

Same structure day to day which can get tiring for a creative brain

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Ansira Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience at Ansira and for recognizing the talented people on our team. We wish you all the best.
1.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits and unlimited/flexible PTO

Cons

Workload expectations were unsustainable. To meet the basic requirements of my role, I regularly worked 50–70 hours per week. While the company offered flexible PTO, there was little meaningful coverage when employees were out, often resulting in even more work upon return. Frequent layoffs and ongoing staff reductions meant existing clients were repeatedly reassigned from departing employees to the remaining team members, further increasing workloads and making it harder to provide the level of service clients deserved. As responsibilities grew, client escalations became increasingly common, and support from leadership during those situations was inconsistent. The moment that best captured the disconnect between leadership and employee reality was a company training on having a "growth mindset" that included the message, "It's not bandwidth. It's mindset." For employees already struggling with excessive workloads and burnout, this felt dismissive of legitimate capacity concerns. The culture ultimately led to significant burnout, high stress, and declining morale. The company has talented employees and clients, but leadership would benefit from addressing workload management, staffing levels, accountability, and employee well-being before focusing on mindset and productivity initiatives.

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Ansira Response
1w
Thank you for sharing this feedback and for the contributions you made during your time at Ansira. Feedback like yours is important and helps us continue to evaluate how we support our teams and create a sustainable work environment. The Growth Mindset program is an employee recognition initiative that celebrates individuals who exemplify our company values and strengthen our culture. It is not intended to diminish or dismiss conversations about workload, capacity, or employee support. We recognize that initiatives can be experienced differently by individuals, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.
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