Stop Calling Chaos a "Entrepreneurial Environment" - Anonymous employee Risepoint Employee Review

1.0
Feb 3, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

AP has some very hardworking, smart employees. I believe everyone starts here wanting to "do right", but eventually is beaten down by the politics of this place.

Cons

Constant turnover. To many "for profit industry" dropouts. Too much hiring of "friends and family" of current employees, rather than qualified professionals. CEO and team are clueless as to who is actually turning the wheels around here vs. who is simply the pushiest about their compensation and qualifications. Anyone can be fired on the drop of a dime. Too many "executives", not enough worker bees in administrative functions on the 9th floor. Internal customer service and communication are terrible for every support department, mainly because they don't have the resources they need to be successful.

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Risepoint Response
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Thanks for taking time to share your experience working for AP. We would like the opportunity to learn more about the issues you mention. Please give us a call at 214-210-4034 or email Bart.Wilburn@AcademicPartnerships.com.

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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.
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Cons

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