Toxic and disfunctional work culture and leadership - Anonymous employee Civilian Employee Review

-The projects here go beyond the usual—they’re designed to create real, lasting change in public health, sustainability, and communities. That kind of work is hard to find. -Everyone’s input is valued, and brainstorming feels like a real team effort. You leave conversations feeling energized and aligned. -The hybrid setup gives you the best of both worlds: a beautiful office to connect in person and the freedom to work remotely when it fits your life. The option to work anywhere in the world for a month each year is a standout perk. -Whether it’s stepping into new challenges or building your skills, leadership is invested in helping you succeed. -There’s a sense of trust and mutual respect at Civilian that creates a strong foundation. -Civilian isn’t a place for coasting—but if you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the chance to grow, it’s a place worth considering. The challenges are real, but so are the rewards.

-Rapid organizational growth sometimes outpaces process development, causing temporary inefficiencies.

- Great teamwork with quality people. - Makes effort to buoy often overworked staff with extracurricular activities and perks (themed parties, free food and snacks, WFH schedule).

- A non-diverse upper management team is well-meaning in its efforts to improve the foundation of company culture, but lasting change is empty and lacks authenticity. - Raises are not tied to reviews. This was sold as a plus to staff (meaning it could happen at any time), but raises did not come at all. Instead of inspiring workers to always strive for improvement, it felt like manipulation. - An ambitious, but ultimately misguided push for company growth (higher value contracts) and simultaneous shedding of smaller clients led to a dramatic crash in revenue, triggering layoffs when those high-value contracts didn't come through. A slightly more conservative plan would have saved jobs.