Dysfunctional and Stressful - A Shame Given All that Scholastic Stands For - Former Manager Scholastic Employee Review

1.0
Apr 8, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

PR Branding of Literacy Message and Support of Educators and Schools Select pockets of wonderful individuals who work hard and really care about the company and results

Cons

Silo'd and combative organization with little to no collaborative spirit No incentive to work towards common goals and financial success - every group for themselves Mean spirited and selfish behavior exhibited across the ranks Organization is managed more like a family owned business, complete with favoritism, nepotism, and no apparent focus on ROI and financial growth Too many long term managers who have never worked anywhere else; new senior talent generally lasts less than two years either quitting out of frustration or being terminated for addressing the status quo

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Cons

In my experience, the company's compensation practices lacked transparency and accountability. When employees asked questions about how their earnings, bonuses, or compensation were calculated, clear answers were often difficult to obtain. Decisions affecting employee pay were made without adequate explanation, and requests for clarification frequently went unresolved. What I found particularly concerning was the apparent disconnect between employee compensation outcomes and management compensation. Employees regularly experienced reduced bonuses or earnings, while management and executive leadership appeared largely unaffected by the same business decisions. This created the perception that the financial impact of those decisions was being borne primarily by employees rather than those making them. After repeatedly seeking explanations and receiving few meaningful answers, I lost confidence in the fairness and transparency of the compensation process.

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