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Partnership for Public Service

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Toxic culture, people unhappy, poor leadership - Anonymous employee Partnership for Public Service Employee Review

2.0
May 3, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible work schedule. Nice colleagues.

Cons

As you soon as you start working for PPS you realize how unhappy people there are. Staff are stressed and tired. The staff turnover is high. Leadership does not know what they are doing and cannot make decisions. Feels like working for an organization in the 90s, old school, rigid, hierarchical and breeds culture of favoritism and secrecy. HR policies not consistently applied and no consequences of unethical work practices. Not much career growth except for those who are 'liked' by the CEO or Leadership. Access to opportunities, growth and even salary raises is not equitable. PPS is not a diverse organization. There are some improvements as they are trying to hire people from different cultures and backgrounds, but struggle being inclusive. There are a lot of women in the organization and in the management, but leadership does put genuine effort to support and promote people from other backgrounds. Leadership is all white. They have not yet figured out consistent and equitable hybrid working policy too, very slow moving. They need to learn how to practice what they preach to federal government.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Great colleagues and mission-driven work that really makes a difference. Always things to learn about the work.

Cons

Pace of change moves quickly and priorities often shift without warning. Can be difficult to manage.

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

Great boss and good team, with a solid understanding of how to get new teammates integrated and working.

Cons

Wider government policies are hurting them, it's a shame to see since they do such good work.

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