Such a toxic and fear-based work environment. - Manager Grant Thornton Employee Review

1.0
Aug 31, 2016
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Pros

There are some great people in Chicago on the national team.

Cons

Such a toxic and fear-based work environment. Absolute boys club. Office management is disorganized, unreliable, and is a huge part of the toxic culture. Partner leadership is acquiescent, lazy, and dismissive of issues. Would rather turn a blind eye than address the problem. There are major HR and recruiting violations in this office. If you are considering working here, I would say work hard, keep your head down, and use it as a stepping stone

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