An unhappy, unproductive atmosphere - Writer Risepoint Employee Review

1.0
Jun 13, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I was paid on time and the office was quiet.

Cons

For starters, there are no procedures in place for getting anything done, so all projects are done in fire-drill style. Senior cube slaves have no qualms passing blame to junior cube slaves. Management have no qualms having the cube slaves stay until 10:00 or 11:00 pm to get something done. Any attempts to solve this problem will be initially encouraged but eventually discarded. A large proportion of managers are either failed academics or fearful sycophants. If you have the misfortune to be working on a project that is not generating revenue, be careful. Turnover is especially high in these areas. The VPs in charge are doing everything possible to disguise their non-marketability.

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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
Recommend
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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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