Toxic environment and work culture - Data and Policy Analyst Acumen Employee Review

Poor management that is not transparent in its layoff process due to multiple factors - poor planning and overhiring, contracts not being renewed/lost, and reduction in federal funding. Many brilliant people were let go due to budget constraints (approx. 15% workforce and most of them are international employees who only have 60-day grace period after being laid off to find a new employment sponsor, else be compelled to leave the country. Employees being let go were also not adequately compensated i.e., meager severance package. It also really depends on your team - if you are fortunate enough to be assigned to a great team with more understanding bosses and colleagues, your work-life balance will be much better.