DMBA reviews

Major focus on hours worked instead of productivity in our department. Resists change and stifles creative thinking by sticking to old methods because “that’s how things have always been done”. Lack of organizational strategy resulting in chaotic projects and siloed teams. Job descriptions are thrown out the window and as people are encouraged to volunteer for tasks/responsibilities. Pay is very low comparatively and yearly increases are practically non-existent, even for top performers.

Promotion/progression/salary growth is very difficult without sitting in a chair for 10 years. Innovation is generally frowned upon, unless it comes from senior leadership. Expectations from executives and management is that people are willing to work 50-60 hours regularly. Priorities/tasks/goals are poorly defined, so a lot of the work is very meandering and does not feel productive outside of “keeping the lights on.” Salary is low for many roles, and occasionally you hear the excuse of “our mission and what/who we support is part of the compensation for our work,” which just feels like a company taking advantage of people’s feelings about who DMBA supports.