Good people but lack of opportunity - Anonymous employee Michelman Employee Review

3.0
18 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

My immediate team consists of some of the best people I could ever ask to work with. Manager and director make me feel seen.

Cons

Despite having a great team, the opportunity for growth is low to non-existant. While my role is a supportive one, we are still essential to the day-to-day of the business to keep things operating smoothly and I don't feel that is recognized outside of the department beyond a few kind words here and there. Since working here (5+years) I have seen maybe two promotions that were driven by actual career growth rather than forced reorganization due to departures or other restructuring. Whenever I've brought up what growth looks like in my role here and what I can do to achieve it, my manager will consistently go to bat for me. But is always met with push back from the business for one reason or another. There has also been a revolving door of positions within the department. And now we are operating with what feels like a bare bones group while lumping multiple job roles on to every member of the team, leading to burnout. At this point the team is stays together simply because we enjoy our immediate coworkers.

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Michelman Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of dedication. We’re pleased to hear that your team and leadership have provided strong support. We also acknowledge the concerns raised around career growth, recognition, and department capacity, including the impact of turnover and increased workloads. These are areas we are actively working to improve, and feedback like yours helps guide our focus on sustainable staffing, clearer development paths, and long‑term engagement. We appreciate your candid perspective and continued commitment to Michelman.

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5.0
24 Oct 2025
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Pros

Incredible benefits, work-life balance, & meaningful work are the headliners here. Co-workers have a genuine care for each other and their families. Family-owned business give a nice flavor to the culture that makes everything feel personable & approachable.

Cons

Some of the senior management had leadership styles that alienated those on their teams & adjacent departments. In terms of career progression, it is a very flat organization structure which while allowing for a wide range of responsibilities in each role, there isn't a lot of upward mobility & promotions within departments.

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Michelman Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of the Michelman team for several years. We’re thrilled to hear that you value our benefits, work-life balance, and the meaningful nature of the work we do. It’s also great to know that our family-owned culture and the care among colleagues resonate with you—these are core aspects of what makes Michelman special. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding leadership styles and career progression. We recognize that leadership development and creating clear growth opportunities are essential for a thriving workplace. Our team is actively working on initiatives to strengthen leadership capabilities and explore ways to provide more career development paths within our organization. Thank you again for your insights and contributions. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and ensure Michelman remains a great place to work.
4.0
31 Mar 2026
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Pros

Great Benefits, Good Pay, Friendly

Cons

It's a job of course there are cons

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Michelman Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Michelman. We’re glad to hear you value our benefits, compensation, and the friendly environment—we work hard to create a workplace where people feel supported and respected. While every role comes with challenges, we appreciate employees who contribute positively and help make Michelman a great place to work. We wish you continued success in your career.
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