My sense is that I've fallen on my feet at CIPS. They're uniformly friendly and professional, always willing to share advice and incredibly tolerant of a new starter's mistakes. And while I'm new to a very technically exacting profession, I'm being given time and space to grow and learn.
Recognised industry brand.
Location.
Camaraderie of the team.
Inconvénients
Poor communication culture: little clarity, feedback or open dialogue from leadership.
Limited support for high performers: strong results go unrecognised or unrewarded.
Closed leadership mindset: challenging unfair practices leads to being side-lined.
People seen as expendable: decisions prioritise optics and cost over retaining talent.
Toxic culture