Leadership tries, but it's not good enough - Anonymous employee CADY Employee Review

3.0
Jun 20, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Company constantly growing, good opportunities for internal hiring. Depending on the department, the roles are best as stepping stones in your career. Lots of entry-level work available during late summer through the winter. There are company leaders making a real effort, but progress seems difficult to attain. Lots of good people there who care about the work they do. Boundaries regarding personal time off have always been respected in my experience. Business-casual, colorful office, decent location.

Cons

Company struggles to keep up with its growth staffing wise. Growing pains are constant, and communication and training across departments is poor. School expectations are difficult to navigate, and event execution is inconsistent. Pay is not competitive, especially for hourly employees in Studios, Customer Service, School Experience, and Production, who should not expect to make ends meet without additional income. As of the end of 2024, the only raises hourly employees could expect were 50 cent raise per hour, especially since no standard or formal employee reviews exist. Employee surveys regarding employer satisfaction and exit surveys do not exist either, which is probably why many former employees resort to leaving Glassdoor reviews. Company wants to celebrate employees, but doesn't know how in a meaningful way. Some managers or directors manage morale well, some don't.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

I learned so much by working there

Cons

Sometimes the customers are a bit rude, but my manager was alwasy there to back me up.

2.0
Apr 20, 2026
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Pros

Great stepping stone to something better.

Cons

CADY appears to be led by individuals who lack a clear understanding of how to effectively run a business. The company promotes a “welcoming” culture, but in practice, it often feels performative and rooted in outdated or uncomfortable approaches. The environment within the Innovation Center is consistently tense. Teams frequently experience internal friction, and HR maintains a highly visible presence that can feel more like surveillance than support. In October 2025, Josh Cady abruptly eliminated the work-from-home policy with no transition period. This decision left many employees scrambling to adjust, particularly those who relied on remote flexibility for childcare and other responsibilities. The PTO policy is notably limited for a company of this size, and the absence of dedicated sick days only adds to employee strain. Removing remote work mid-year, while offering minimal time off, reflects a lack of consideration for employee well-being. Daily interactions can also feel forced. For example, employees are greeted each morning by HR in a way that often comes across as insincere rather than welcoming. Overall, CADY feels disorganized, undercompensates its employees, and provides minimal benefits, contributing to a challenging and unsupportive work environment.

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