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Committee for Children

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Great staff, wonderful mission but things are changing - Manager Committee for Children Employee Review

3.0
Mar 30, 2025
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Pros

- Supportive, kind people teams - Worthy mission and well-known product - Industry leader, though the industry is rapidly growing

Cons

- Some departments have ineffective managers and leaders. Micromanagement is common in these departments and the culture suffers as a result, so be wary of that - High company-wide turnover in recent years. Make of that what you will. - Lack of clear communication and transparency from top to bottom

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Committee for Children Response
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Thank you for sharing your reflections and candid feedback. We’re glad to hear you found your colleagues supportive and were inspired by our mission and impact. That’s a reflection of the passion and dedication our teams bring to this work every day. While the past few years have brought change to the education landscape, requiring us to make adjustments to our strategy as well as difficult staffing decisions, we want to offer clarity on a few points: - Management Style: We recognize that leadership styles vary, and we are actively investing in developing strong, supportive managers across the organization. If someone experiences micromanagement, that’s something we want to understand and address, as it’s not an organizational norm. - Turnover: We understand that transitions can feel significant, especially during periods of organizational change. However, our data does not reflect unusually high turnover in recent years. Like many organizations, we've experienced changes—some challenging—but we’ve also seen strong retention in key areas. - Communication and Transparency: We prioritize clear and transparent communication throughout the organization. This includes regular business unit updates, leadership roadshows, quarterly all-staff meetings, annual in-person gatherings, and multiple anonymous channels for employee feedback. While no system is perfect, we continuously work to evolve our practices to meet staff needs and organizational goals. We appreciate your contributions during your time here and wish you the best in your next chapter. Our commitment to our mission, our people, and our growth continues, grounded in transparency, feedback, and a willingness to evolve.

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5.0
Mar 8, 2025
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Pros

Kind coworkers and Great mission

Cons

Having a difficult time forecasting with changes in government grants, shifting to SAAS.

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Committee for Children Response
1y
Thank you for your kind words about our team and mission—we’re so glad those aspects stood out during your time here. We recognize that times of transition, especially as we evolve our offerings, can bring complexity. We appreciate your perspective and are grateful you took the time to share your experience. Wishing you the very best in your next chapter.
2.0
Aug 5, 2024
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Pros

The only reason you should work here is for the passionate and kind colleagues that are in the trenches with you, and for products that you can stand behind. The organization and the products are truly wonderful. This review is strictly for the sales team, specifically management.

Cons

Despite this being a mental health company, the EPMs suffer greatly despite our years of feedback. Yes, the team will never go back to the glory days but it’s really heartbreaking that there are so many missed opportunities to improve the culture. Sales leaders do not take any accountability and get very defensive - the “recovery” plan is a testament to this. The latest version of the commission structure is extremely disappointing, most of us are making a third of what we used to make despite carrying triple the workload since the layoffs. If you are looking at the open sales positions it is important that you know that none of the managers will make you feel appreciated and will actually recognize your efforts. Do not let them fool you with “we walk the walk of SEL or nonprofit sales” this is a heavily focused numbers and quota driven team that tracks how many calls and emails you send. You will not receive the raises you deserve or a title promotion no matter how hard you work. The managers do not manage up or advocate for you.

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Committee for Children Response
1y
As a leader in social-emotional development, we’re committed to prioritizing employee well-being. We actively seek staff input to improve the work experience and know that sometimes we might not get it right. Navigating market changes and shifting roles can be tough, especially during busy times. However, each of us contributes to building and maintaining our team culture. Keeping our finances strong is key to achieving our mission and making a real difference in children’s lives worldwide. While we track metrics to hit our goals, our focus remains on the quality and impact of our work, not just the numbers. Each year, we review our compensation to make sure our pay remains competitive with the market, and we look at equity across different groups to fix any gaps. This year, we rolled out new pay practices and salary bands for more transparency and clearer growth paths. We’re also reviewing our commission structure. We regularly recognize employees for reaching tenure milestones and are committed to making sure everyone feels seen and valued as we keep working to improve our work environment. We take your feedback seriously, and are intent on co-creating a positive culture that aligns with our shared values, where we can collaborate openly, communicate honestly, hold each other accountable, and support one another. Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your continued commitment.
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