Toxic Work Culture, especially for BIPOC - Senior Associate Palladium Employee Review

1.0
Dec 15, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of work experience in International Development

Cons

This was the most toxic work environment I have ever worked in. I wish I could give the company 0 stars instead of 1. It is extremely fast-paced to the point where people don't care about each other, cut-throat, and people throw each other under the bus. This is especially toxic to BIPOC people. I saw myself and other BIPOC being treated like we were never enough because it was hard to keep up with the fast pace. The company is trying to make changes with a lot of valuable internal work, but they are missing the point with the fast pace and lack of humanity. The company also showed statistics and Black and Latino employees are barely getting promoted, so it is not recommended for you, however the statistics fair much better for Asians. I know they are trying to make a difference, but it is too slow. I identify as a non-Asian BIPOC, and I didn't get a raise in 2 years there even when an inflation-adjustment was promised company-wide. In addition, I always completed my work, but I was always made to feel I was never doing enough. In addition, I felt tracked on my work computer at every moment, and it was extremely stressful. It actually drove me to have several mental health issues.

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5.0
May 22, 2025
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Pros

great work environment; supportive environment; lots of professional development

Cons

not a lot of job growth for everyone (only a few director roles, and not many women were in leadership roles); annoying that to get promoted you had to apply to an open position instead of getting a cycle promotion, which was more difficult to get.

4.0
Apr 16, 2026
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Pros

Kind, smart and thoughtful colleagues

Cons

Limited funding and growth due to changes in federal funding

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