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Community Impact Newspaper

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Profit Over People, Burnout Guaranteed - Graphic Designer Community Impact Newspaper Employee Review

1.0
Aug 15, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The mission behind the paper and the product itself. That’s all.

Cons

I spent almost a decade at Community Impact, and while I initially joined with high hopes, my experience deteriorated over time. A pervasive culture of fear and disrespect has taken hold, primarily driven by the company's mismanagement and retention of toxic employees. The company's treatment of employees is appalling. Those who seek help from HR are met with termination. This blatant disregard for employee well-being has created a climate of silence and intimidation. The company's singular focus on profit has led to a complete devaluation of employees, particularly those in non-revenue-generating roles. Graphic designers are consistently undervalued and overworked. The once-vibrant company culture has vanished, replaced by a toxic atmosphere of burnout and disengagement. The company's lack of appreciation for loyal and dedicated employees is evident in their increasing workloads and diminishing morale. Additionally, the company's constant changes and lack of adequate training leave employees feeling confused and overwhelmed. The increasing workload without proper compensation or additional hires creates a stressful and unsustainable work environment. It's important to note that Community Impact may attempt to discredit negative reviews by claiming inaccuracies and encouraging positive feedback from current employees. However, it's crucial to consider the overall pattern of complaints and the number of likes on negative reviews compared to positive ones. These indicators can provide valuable insights into the true employee experience. It's disheartening to witness a company with such potential squandered due to poor leadership and a complete disregard for its employees. I urge prospective employees to carefully consider the implications of joining this organization.

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Community Impact Newspaper Response
1y
To future readers of this review, we want to provide context about former employees' perspectives on their time with our organization. As individuals, we each make choices about where to work, and it's notable that this particular employee dedicated nearly a decade to Community Impact. Such long-term commitment is a testament to the positive aspects of our organization. Many of our employees have long tenure with us, which speaks to our commitment to fostering a positive work environment. Our decisions are guided by our core values, and while some reviews may reflect recent experiences, they don't always capture the full picture. Regarding the statement that "Those who seek help from HR are met with termination. This blatant disregard for employee well-being has created a climate of silence and intimidation," we want to clarify that this is not accurate. We hold all employees to our code of ethics, and when necessary, we take action to uphold our team's integrity and culture. We wish this former employee well, acknowledging that everyone’s experience and perspective are unique.

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5.0
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Pros

Motivating and supportive environment. Good work life balance. They truly care about all of their employees

Cons

Honestly no cons. Management was awesome and welcoming.

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Community Impact Newspaper Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so glad to hear that you felt supported and motivated during your time on the team. Creating an environment where people feel valued, balanced, and connected to their work is incredibly important to us. We appreciate the impact you made while you were here and wish you continued success moving forward. Please contact us at hr@communityimpact if there's anything we can help you with in the future.
2.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay Opportunities to move up somewhat Good entry level job

Cons

Push for biased positive reporting Concerns aren’t heard or taken seriously Terrible communication

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