I worked at Shearon and found the experience disappointing and frustrating. Upper management, especially the one VP, show a lack of leadership and don’t confront issues directly. When employees raise questions or concerns, they’re often met with eye rolls and dismissive attitudes—likely because management doesn’t have the answers or simply doesn’t want to deal with the problems.
The company has a hands-off approach to issues; instead of addressing concerns or finding solutions, management seems content to ignore them, hoping they’ll go away. My direct manager, the controller, was located in a different office, making communication and collaboration difficult. Additionally, one office staff member’s hostile attitude and behavior created a volatile and tense work environment, adding to the stress of an already unsupportive atmosphere.
The company expects employees to put in extra hours for special projects and during snow days, yet fails to offer any form of compensation for this extra time. HR is also a significant issue—confidentiality is not respected, and personal information is often accessible to others, leading to inappropriate calls and texts on personal cell phones. This lack of professionalism and respect for privacy is just one of many red flags.
There’s no room for growth or opportunity to excel. This isn’t a place to build your career; it’s a place where your career stagnates. The lack of accountability and team-oriented support is evident, and there’s minimal training for employees expected to take on multiple tasks. Most problems are swept under the rug, with no genuine interest in improving the culture or developing employees.
Overall, I strongly recommend staying away from Shearon Environmental Design if you’re looking for a respectful, supportive, or productive work environment. The red flags are all there.
