Deceitful upper management that does not value employees' well-being - Anonymous employee Risepoint Employee Review

1.0
Oct 10, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

For some time, the company seemed to be thriving, and working at AP was fun and exciting (thanks to 2-3 managers who worked hard to stave off the any negative and harmful situations). A handful of quality people. Acquired new skill sets. Pay is ok; however, not worth the stress and frustration.

Cons

Company reorganizes frequently with minimal reasoning. Upper management lacks transparency and professionalism. They pretend to be your advocate but turn on you if doing so works in their favor. They hire new upper management at crazy salaries--even if that management demonstrates over and over again they have no idea what they're doing. Quality employees with demonstrated talent and success let go during budget cuts, while less successful employees with poor character and work ethic remain. Upper management is unable to lead through change. Teams were told layoffs were over, but a month later more cuts were made with no explanation. Worked with employees who are out for themselves and will betray you to get ahead. Rampant gossip and lying. Company culture is devastating. Other reviewer was right--the cons listed for Academic Partnerships on Glassdoor are modest. And they're 100% accurate, not just comments from emotional and angry former employees.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Having spent the past year at Risepoint, one of the things I appreciate most is that the organization genuinely values people. There is a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives. The mission is important, but so is the recognition that the people advancing that mission matter too. For professionals passionate about education, workforce development, healthcare, and creating opportunities for others, Risepoint offers a chance to contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Cons

Amazing and inclusive workplace for all

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Risepoint Response
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Thank you for sharing such a warm reflection on your first year. It's genuinely encouraging to hear that collaboration, inclusion, and a sense of purpose have defined your experience so far. Those are the result of the people here showing up for each other every day, and you're a part of that. We're especially glad that our mission has resonated with you. Doing work that matters, alongside people who care about it, is something we think about a lot when it comes to the kind of environment we want to build and sustain. Knowing that balance, growth, and meaningful contribution are coming through in your day-to-day experience is exactly what we hope to hear. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and for the energy you bring to the team. We're grateful to have you at Risepoint and look forward to continuing to grow together.
2.0
Jun 24, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Strategy at the surface looks great. The engine is interesting and effective, albeit the avenues of growth are quite limited—a great place to work on several interesting projects simultaneously.

Cons

Chaotic Decision-Making, No thoughts given by Exec Leadership to Change Management, Sequencing, and scaling things. Operations suffers from Poor Exec Leadership, a lack of thoughtful execution, and proper planning. Some parts of the organization are being run as a fiefdom. No processes and micro-management. No work-life balance.

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