Another Year, Another Downsizing! - Anonymous employee Awana Employee Review

1.0
Jul 30, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good facilities and work/life balance.

Cons

Awana continues to decline and recently downsized employees again - this time affecting over 20 people. Of course, key management personnel were unaffected. Some time ago, the board of directors announced that they would conduct an "international search" for a new CEO - a great decision to move the organization forward. Shortly thereafter, they appointed one of their own board members to be CEO. Awana has a long history of decline and failed management in its DNA but the board doubled down on Awana's culture expecting different results. Instead of watching the organization more closely as it continues to decline, the board recently decided to decrease the frequency of board meetings each year! Truly remarkable. It has been very frustrating watching key executives hire their spouses, brag about their frequent flier miles, demonize people with different perspectives and continue to deliver poor results all while pulling down their large paychecks. The poor quality of leadership and management will ensure the continued decline of Awana.

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Pros

I can't say enough good things about working at Awana. The staff are incredibly friendly, relational, and delightful to work with. The leadership team has a compelling vision for the future of the organization and commitment to the mission of child discipleship. The reach of the organization has grown exponentially in recent years and has no sign of slowing down. God is at work in and through Awana. I hope you can join the team and contribute to this remarkable mission and team.

Cons

I cannot think of any cons to working at Awana. The culture is highly positive and the team is remarkable!

4.0
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Pros

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Cons

Remote first work isn’t for everyone!

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