A Struggle - Business Development Blavity Employee Review

2.0
Jan 20, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Teammates are great and become good friends outside of work. Great opportunities to connect with like-minded Black folk in the industry. In some instances, you feel good about your contribution to the culture and/or Black advancement.

Cons

Executive Team (minus Jeff) are terrible. Very insecure and their egos drive the boat. Morgan is the worst with Aaron coming in at close second. Most of the Directors and Assc. Directors are individual talents but are in no way ready or skilled to lead and motivate the teams they manage. Destructive company and office culture that will burn you out in multiple ways. Avoid working here at all costs and just sneak into AfroTech instead :)

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Blavity Response
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We’re glad to hear you had a great experience with your teammates and internal community. Related to your experience with the Sr. Executive Team, we appreciate you sharing your feedback. Our Sr. Executives are continuously working to develop and evolve their Leadership skills - growth is a process. The goal is to inspire and motivate the team to serve our larger community.

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