Poor management ruining company - Anonymous employee Thesis Employee Review

1.0
28 Feb 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Previously this was a decent place to work with strong leadership and values.

Cons

Firstly, these sudden, overwhelmingly positive reviews strongly suggest a company-led damage control effort. Realistic review patterns suggest otherwise; please take this into account. From the top down, this company demonstrates a complete disregard for its employees' well-being. CEO Keely York, along with an excessive number of management layers, consistently makes ill-informed decisions that negatively impact the entire staff. "Business experts" are brought in to implement operational changes that lead to overwhelming workloads and a significant reduction in support systems for employees. The company has a disturbing history of laying off talented and dedicated staff while simultaneously retaining incompetent "leaders" who are unwilling or incapable of training those who remain. This creates a toxic environment of constant fear and instability. Perhaps the most egregious example of this company's disregard for its employees is the recent forced return-to-office mandate. Even out-of-state employees, hired explicitly as remote workers, are now required to commute to the office or lose their jobs. This decision, driven solely by the desire to justify the expensive new building they are occupying, demonstrates a complete lack of concern for employee happiness, productivity, and work-life balance. Despite management's claims of extensive deliberation regarding the relocation mandate, the fact that offboarding and backfilling plans are still being erratically pieced weeks after the initial announcement demonstrates a clear absence of consideration. Amidst this period of widespread job displacement, the company announced promotions for local staff, adding to the frustration of those impacted by these changes. I strongly advise anyone considering employment with this company to carefully weigh the potential consequences before accepting an offer.

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5.0
3 Aug 2025
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Pros

Thesis has been an incredible place for me to grow professionally. I've had the opportunity to learn, take on meaningful work, and be supported by some of the most talented and thoughtful people I've worked with. What stands out most to me, though, is the personal care and humanity I experienced during a very difficult period in my life. Both my manager and the CEO went far beyond what I would ever expect from an employer, offering compassion, flexibility, and support that allowed me to take care of myself and my family when I needed it most. I will always be deeply grateful for that.

Cons

Like any organization, there’s always room for growth and improvement. But I’m 100% committed because I believe in the leadership, the people, and the direction we’re heading. There’s a real sense of care and purpose here, and I’m proud to be part of it.

3
1.0
14 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people doing the day-to-day work are the company’s greatest strength and the primary reason many employees continue showing up each day. Teams are filled with talented, hardworking individuals who consistently deliver despite significant organizational challenges.

Cons

Leadership feels increasingly disconnected from the realities of delivery and employee experience, with an overwhelming focus on revenue and margins above all else. At the same time, leadership frequently overcommits to client demands and approves work at unsustainable or negative margins, only to later criticize teams for failing to meet financial targets created by those decisions. Employees are often treated more like interchangeable resources than long-term contributors, resulting in exceptionally high turnover and a constant revolving door of talent. Any meaningful, innovative, or strategically important work is routinely handed to external contractors rather than internal teams. These efforts are often executed in isolation, with little intentional knowledge sharing or investment in growing the capabilities of permanent employees. This creates frustration, limits career growth, and reinforces the perception that internal staff are not trusted with the company’s most important opportunities.

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