Disappointing - Anonymous employee HR Works Employee Review

1.0
Mar 29, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Ability to work from home. Kind and helpful coworkers.

Cons

The leave and benefits department is turning into a call center which is not how the department was initially marketed in the interview process. Leadership in the department changes every few months which is chaotic. The current department leadership has made comments to their employees that are disparaging, unprofessional, and hurtful, at times openly questioning their qualifications and character. Feedback is not welcomed on department or company wide changes unless it supports management's view. It feels like there will be retaliation if you are not tractable and agreeable. Many people on the team are overworked and chronically stressed out. The quality of work being provided to clients is poor due to the high workload given to each team member and it is disappointing to know that real people who are often dealing with health issues or family crises are being negatively affected by the services falling short. Multiple client complaints and compliance issues occurring leads to a "putting out fires" environment. The team members for the most part are very hardworking and helpful towards each other except for a few that are toxic and thrive off of negativity. Talented and promising employees are getting burnt out and leaving. Communication and training/onboarding are very disorganized which is made worse by the frequent turnover. Benefits are pricy, PTO is not great and you can't take it with you when you leave even if you work the notice period. The company says there is room for growth and internal mobility but these opportunities don't bear fruit. I was really hoping to enjoy working here because of the great things people have had to say about the company but this department just does not live up to it. It's a really disappointing environment especially in light of the company's good reputation in the community.

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Pros

They value work-life balance, the pay was good, the benefits were good, the management listened and incorporated feedback, and the people who worked there were kind.

Cons

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1.0
Sep 15, 2025
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Pros

A few coworkers were great!

Cons

When I first started, everything was presented in a very positive light—almost like “sunshine and rainbows.” However, over time, the reality became much different, and it reached a point where I dreaded going to work. I worked in the Leave Department, and unfortunately, the managers and supervisors lacked the necessary skills to lead effectively. It wasn’t until I transitioned to a new role elsewhere that I realized just how unhealthy the environment had been. In my current position, I feel valued and respected—something that was missing before. Suggestions for improving efficiency or processes were not welcomed and often led to being singled out. One of the most inefficient practices was the requirement to complete a daily timesheet detailing how much time was spent on each account and task. It felt more like micromanagement than meaningful oversight. My new employer is able to manage client billing without tracking every minute of the day. The culture was overly invasive, and feedback often came in the form of criticism rather than support. Employee well-being seemed secondary to profit margins. There were no bonuses, the pay was below industry standards, and overall morale suffered. Unless there is a significant change in leadership within the Leave Administration and Benefits Department, they will continue to lose talented employees.

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