Toxic management overshadowed promising work environment - Architectural Designer CHA Employee Review

1.0
8 Jun 2025
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Pros

• Some colleagues are supportive and collaborative • Opportunity to work on public projects • Occasional flexibility in remote work • Exposure to various project phases • Solid benefits for full-time employees

Cons

• Poor project management and unclear expectations • Lack of leadership accountability • Unfair performance evaluations despite high workload • Micromanagement without proper support • Repeated burnout due to last-minute deadlines

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CHA Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found value in the collaborative environment, exposure to diverse project phases, and the flexibility and benefits offered at CHA. We also want to acknowledge the concerns you’ve raised. Feedback like yours is essential—it helps us reflect on how we support our teams and where we need to improve. Leadership accountability, clear expectations, and fair performance evaluations are critical to a healthy workplace culture, and we’re committed to strengthening these areas. Your advice about listening more closely to employee concerns and investing in leadership development is especially appreciated. Thank you again for your contributions and candor.

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CHA is a great company to work for, I been with them for almost 8 years and can say without a doubt this is the best company I've ever worked for. They value their employees and trrat everyone with respect.

Cons

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Thank you for your thoughtful and enthusiastic feedback! We’re incredibly proud to hear that your experience at CHA over the past eight years has been so positive. It’s especially meaningful to know that you feel respected and valued—those are core principles we strive to uphold across the organization. We also appreciate your kind words to management. Your continued engagement and satisfaction are a testament to the culture we’re building together.
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Life Insurance, 401K match and benefits.

Cons

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Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re glad you valued our benefits and appreciate you taking the time to provide detailed feedback. Our intent is to create an environment where employees feel respected, supported, and connected—particularly through periods of growth and integration. We recognize that experiences can vary, and feedback on onboarding, leadership approach, and team culture is taken seriously and used to guide ongoing improvements. We continue to invest in strengthening leadership capability, enhancing the onboarding experience, and ensuring our policies— including PTO—remain competitive and aligned with our values. We appreciate you sharing your experience.
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