Not a good agency at all - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Calgary Homeless Foundation

1,0
12 feb 2026
Anonieme werknemer
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

The frontline staff are truly the heart of the organization. They are dedicated, compassionate, and consistently go above and beyond for clients. Despite challenges, they remain committed to the mission and work extremely hard to support vulnerable community members. Their teamwork, resilience, and genuine care make a meaningful difference every day. Senior leadership often feels distant and disconnected from day‑to‑day operations. Communication from the executive level can be infrequent or unclear, which makes it difficult for staff to stay aligned and supported. The lack of consistent leadership presence impacts morale and contributes to organizational uncertainty. Organizational structure leaves little room for growth. The company has a very lean middle‑management layer, which means frontline employees report directly to directors or VPs. This creates extremely limited opportunities for career progression, mentorship, or internal development, resulting in many staff feeling stuck with no clear advancement path.

Minpunten

I worked at this organization for several years, and unfortunately, my overall experience was not positive. One of the biggest concerns during my time there was the exceptionally high turnover rate (more than 85%). A significant majority of staff left between 2022 and 2026, which created instability and constant operational disruption. This environment made it difficult for teams to build momentum or maintain consistency in their work. Another challenge was the organization’s internal structure. In my experience, a large portion of resources appeared to be allocated toward senior management positions and external contractors, while frontline staff—who were deeply committed and worked very hard—did not always receive the support they needed. Many employees felt that their efforts to contribute meaningfully were limited by structural or leadership issues. Leadership culture was also a concern. In my view, the organization tended to favor individuals who aligned closely with certain internal expectations rather than encouraging open dialogue or diverse perspectives. This environment made it difficult for some employees to feel valued or secure in their roles. Organizational structure leaves little room for growth. The company has a very lean middle‑management layer, which means frontline employees report directly to directors or VPs. This creates extremely limited opportunities for career progression, mentorship, or internal development, resulting in many staff feeling stuck with no clear advancement path.

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2,0
22 feb 2023
Anonieme werknemer
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Hybrid work environment, half-day Fridays The benefits are very competitive

Minpunten

Extremely difficult work environment Extremely high turnover of staff - staff frequently disappear from the organization and then a "We wish them well with their future endeavours email is sent out" One department has toxic leadership which needs to be addressed Strategy is communicated in such a siloed and ambiguous way that staff are unclear of which direction they should be focusing Training and development are seen as a perk of the job and are awarded based on a personal relationships. Micromanage staff

5
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate and value the feedback that you have provided as we are always seeking to improve as an organization. Feedback allows us to review our practices so we can continue to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace and further cultivate a culture where all employees can flourish.   To help us better understand your feedback, we invite to you engage directly with our Human Resource team at HR@Calgaryhomeless.com
2,0
10 aug 2021
Anonieme werknemer
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

Great mission, doing incredible work in the community.

Minpunten

New Leadership changes have been quite negative. What was previously an open, authentic, values driven and collaborative environment under the old CEO is now very closed, hierarchical and verges on toxic with certain leaders. Leadership is a black box. Expect lots of leadership theatre with lip service to values, but they do not walk the talk. They do not receive or value employee input and institutional knowledge. Many do not feel safe working there or in expressing their opinions and ideas. Though there's lots of talk about "succession", there is also no opportunities for internal advancement. Open positions are always sourced externally. As the saying goes, people don't leave bad jobs, they leave bad leaders.

5
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