Severe morale issues across multiple departments - staff feel undervalued and burnt out
Chronic overwork with unrealistic expectations and insufficient resources to meet demands
Lack of recognition for employee contributions and achievements
Clear favoritism - there's an obvious "inner circle" that receives preferential treatment while others are marginalized
Dysfunctional leadership - the board consistently fails to reach consensus on critical decisions, creating organizational paralysis
Mission drift - despite pure founding principles, day-to-day operations don't reflect the organization's stated values
Poor communication from leadership to staff
Limited opportunities for professional development or advancement outside the favored group