Toxic Work Environment and Lack of Growth Opportunities - Case Manager JAMS Employee Review

1.0
Jun 26, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This company is toxic and the "lifetime" employees hold it back.

Cons

Where to begin? I worked at JAMS as a case manager for many years, and my experience was overwhelmingly negative. Enough of the neutrals displayed misogynistic, sexist, and biased behavior to create a hostile work environment. One particular neutral was especially egregious, frequently yelling at me and nearly calling me a racial slur. Despite reporting this behavior, I found that my opportunities for growth were severely limited after I spoke up. It became clear that the company prioritizes protecting its neutrals over addressing legitimate concerns from its staff. Additionally, the salary is not competitive. I experienced pay compression throughout my tenure, which further added to my dissatisfaction. It's also worth noting that JAMS has been getting their neutrals, who are contractors and not employees, to leave 5-star reviews on Glassdoor. This practice is misleading and does not accurately reflect the experiences of full-time staff. I would not recommend JAMS to anyone seeking a supportive and professional work environment. There needs to be a significant cultural shift and better mechanisms for addressing employee grievances before this becomes a workplace where everyone can thrive. CONS: - Hostile work environment - Lack of support for case managers - Limited growth opportunities - Poor handling of employee grievances - Non-competitive salary with pay compression - Misleading reviews from neutrals (contractors)

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JAMS Response
1y
We are very sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience that you have shared concerning your work experience through this platform. Regarding your observations about lifetime associates, JAMS deeply values the tenure of our associates as an exceptional point of pride that is celebrated throughout the company. We believe that our retention of highly skilled associates is a result of the dedicated efforts of our Senior Management Team, Operations, and Functional staff to cultivate a culture that practices gratitude and promotes inclusion, equity, diversity, and belonging. Moreover, JAMS prohibits harassment, disrespect, or unprofessional conduct of all persons involved in the operation of the company, and this policy also applies to vendors, clients, independent contractors, and other persons with whom JAMS associates come into contact while working. We are disheartened to hear that you feel your opportunities for growth have been impacted by what you have experienced. As noted in our policy, JAMS requires all individuals to report any incidents of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other prohibited conduct forbidden by our policy against workplace harassment. Please get in touch with our CHRO or Director of HR so that we can address your concerns directly. JAMS does not solicit its panelists to post positive reviews on this platform. As you know, JAMS is a neutral ADR organization. This allegation is concerning, and we want to take this opportunity to clarify that JAMS does not ask its neutrals, who are independent contractors, to leave any reviews through this platform. Our Glassdoor account is managed and maintained with the purpose of highlighting JAMS as an employee-centered company, and we are very sorry to hear that you feel otherwise. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Cons

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JAMS Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your recognition of our commitment to maintaining an open, transparent, and supportive environment. We also value your input regarding timelines. We recognize that certain processes can, at times, take longer than expected, and we are continuously working to improve efficiency while maintaining the quality and care our work requires. If you are open to sharing more details about your experience—particularly regarding specific timelines or projects—we would welcome the opportunity to learn more. Please feel free to reach out directly to our Director, Human Resources to continue the conversation.
3.0
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Pros

The exposure to highly confidential legal work, direct interaction with judges, and the opportunity to develop strong personal organizational and communication/documentation skills made this a very valuable experience. I built meaningful professional relationships and gained insight into the legal field that I will continue to utilize moving forward in my career. * Exposure to highly respected judges and legal professionals * Strong learning environment for those interested in law * Opportunity to build professional relationships * Development of personal organizational, communication, and client-facing skills

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JAMS Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your comprehensive feedback on your time at JAMS. We are pleased to hear that your interactions with our neutrals, exposure to legal work, and professional networking opportunities have provided valuable insights into your career. Please note that we also take your constructive comments seriously. Clear communication, role boundaries, and balanced workloads are vital for a sustainable workplace. We also appreciate your feedback on management consistency and operational clarity, as we constantly seek to improve our associate support and retention. Thank you for your hard work, and we wish you continued success in your career.
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