Toxicity starts at the very top - Anonymous employee The Newsette Employee Review

liked it. nice and smart people, good pay. don't know what else to say. leaving this so I can see other reviews on this site.

visibility to management could be better

Pay is good if you can put up with the abuse

Working at The Newsette started out as an exciting opportunity, but over time it became clear that the company’s biggest issue stems from its CEO. The work environment is shaped by a culture of fear, entitlement, and instability, driven by a leader who regularly exhibits abusive behavior toward employees. Reasonable questions and professional feedback were often met with hostility or outright dismissal. There was little to no respect for boundaries—both personal and professional. Time off was treated as a personal inconvenience to leadership, and employees were expected to sacrifice their well-being to accommodate unrealistic and ever-changing demands. The CEO fostered a culture where disrespect, emotional manipulation, and public humiliation were normalized. While there are some smart and dedicated individuals at The Newsette, the abusive leadership style creates an environment where talent is undervalued, burnout is rampant, and psychological safety is nonexistent. Until the CEO is willing to reflect, grow, and relinquish some control, the company will continue to struggle with high turnover and a toxic atmosphere.