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Demoralizing Work Place - School of Professional Studies Administrative Columbia University Employee Review

1.0
May 12, 2019
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Pros

Competitive Salary, good amount of vacation time

Cons

Unclear direction, constant changes in expectation and practices, lack of passion from leadership, not student focused, profit drives work. Employees bond over how awful the work place is and how unhappy they are in their positions.

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Pros

The benefits and work-life balance were generally reasonable.

Cons

The Internal Audit department was one of the most disappointing work environments I have experienced. Columbia promotes a culture of collaboration, trust, and support, but that was not reflected in my experience. Leadership micromanaged employees to an excessive degree, especially on work-from-home days. If you stepped away from your computer for a few minutes, it felt like you had to justify your whereabouts. Rather than encouraging employees to learn and grow, management often made people feel foolish for asking questions or not knowing something immediately. The atmosphere was stressful, morale was low, and trust between leadership and staff was virtually nonexistent. I would not recommend this department to anyone seeking a supportive or professional work environment.

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