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Poorly managed by then CEO

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – April 3, 2018

Over the course of my employment I realized that the long-term management of the organization was ineffective and intentionally cutthroat. My ability to effect modernization and internal cultural change was limited.

I felt that I was hired under false pretenses and looked forward to leaving at the earliest opportunity.

I assume that conditions improved dramatically following the retirement of the CEO and fundraising manager.

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Working with animals is the perfect stress reliever

Volunteer (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – July 1, 2018

Being apart of the Atlanta Humane Society Community was always fun, the people were nice friendly and invigorating, the animals were friendly, shy and playful, made being their a calm and relaxing experience.

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Great if you Love Animals

Volunteer (Former Employee) – Alpharetta, GA – May 28, 2018

I was a volunteer, so take that into consideration. I've noticed that everyone there is firstly concerned with the well being of the animals, as they should be. I notice too that the employees and volunteers all seem to have good attitudes and are courteous to each other and the customers. If you don't mind cleaning up after animals, this is a good fit for any animal lover with a good attitude. If you do not wish to do the unpleasant jobs that animal care sometimes demands, this is not a good place for you.

Pros

you get to play with and look after animals

Cons

you might get popped on

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Great company to work for if you love cats and dogs.

Veterinary Assistant (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – May 2, 2018

I enjoyed working with cats and dogs since age 10, the cultural changes I experienced from living in Nassau, Bahamas, Savannah, GA and Atlanta, GA were great. However, I have exhausted myself in this field as an veterinary assisted and would like to try the hotel industry.

Pros

Free Lunch and learn sessions.

Cons

Hard to get there or home with heavy traffic.

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Atlanta Humane

Adoption Counselor (Former Employee) – Alpharetta, GA – March 10, 2018

Terrible place to work. Management on all levels is corrupt. The director has no idea what is going on in her shelter and the managers get so wrapped up in drama and creating it and then not handling it. No way to grow unless you are liked by certain people in management. No compassion for their employees.

Pros

Hour Lunch Break

Cons

Everything else

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a stressful paycheck

Volunteer (Current Employee) – Atlanta, GA – February 5, 2018

I only put up with the organization for a paycheck, but they don't respect your personal life or your work. also a strong sense of discrimination and favor, who doesn't pay enough. They strategize to get you out without firing, frequently.

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Workplace at the Humane Society

Volunteer (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA 30318 – January 10, 2018

A typical day at this facility depends on what you sign up for on the day you're volunteering. There's a coaching session to teach the rules. Interactive activity with management is limited, but they are available for questions. There really isn't hard part except resisting the urge to adopt an animal. The most enjoyable part to me would be working with the animals. For example, walking the dogs in the day time.

Pros

free catered lunch sometimes

Cons

healthcare

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Management Issues

Admissions Tech (Former Employee) – Folkston, GA – December 22, 2017

While I loved working with animals I couldn't figure out the poor management. The managers do not communicate with each other, they do not provide any real training and the employees dont work together at all. They advertise that animals dont get euthanized unless its extreme medical or behavioral but thats not true at all. Animals would be put down for no real reason.

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no room to grow over worked and under paid

Admissions Specialist (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – December 21, 2017

Absolutely no room to advance what ever position you started at will be the same position you end at they are masters at completely over working and stressing staff for the least amount of pay management sets unreasonable limits on how many animals should be intaked and serviced yet don't lift a finger to help when staff is overwhelmed

Pros

You will get a great amount of vetenary care experience depending on the department you work in

Cons

There is no chance to advance pay is lousy you will be over worked at stressed all the time

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Dog walker

volunteer (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – October 24, 2017

I used to walked dogs and help with adoption and talk to guest if they needed help with anything if they wanted to see a dog or a cat or to hold a puppy or a cat

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I got to play with dogs, enough said

Volunteer (Former Employee) – Alpharetta, GA – September 14, 2017

My job at the Humane Society was a volunteer position I got one summer with my friend. It was something to do but we loved it. Being able to say we did that is a really good conversation starter.

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Adoption Counselor

Adoption Counselor (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – July 4, 2017

I loved my job here, except for the fact that you could not refuse to participate in helping with euthanizations. It is something that has to be done sometimes, but it was hard for me. Overall this was a very good company to work for. I left for personal reasons.

Pros

Great Insurance Plans, Great People

Cons

Short breaks, Required to help with euthanizing dogs

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No room for advancement within organization

Animal Admissions Specialist (Current Employee) – Alpharetta, GA – June 14, 2017

While I appreciate this job for the learning opportunities and challenges it has given me, the culture amongst the operations team is very negative. The lack of organization, no opportunities for growth for lower level employees, and the favoritism shown toward applicants from the Michigan Humane Society (our CEO's former organization) leads to a disgruntled operations staff and high turnover.

Start showing appreciation to your employees; give deserving employees raises at their reviews; promote from within. Stop telling us how much we are "doing for the animals" when you show no appreciation toward us by actually helping develop our careers.

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Great work, low pay

Admissions Specialist (Current Employee) – Alpharetta, GA – April 19, 2017

The mission of the organization is great, and you really feel like you're making an impact with the work. But - in the long run it just doesn't pay the bills. While paying higher than industry average and offering great benefits, it's a hard place to make a career out of. Things are constantly changing, hourly employee turn-over is high.

Pros

Animals, great benefits, casual work environment

Cons

Low pay, hard to advance, emotionally and physically draining

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Very Unpleasant Working Environment

Client Service Coordinator (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – February 25, 2017

Would not recommend the AHS to anyone. While they perceive to be doing great things for animals, their bottom line is $$$. Wages are horrible if you are trying to make a living. A 27 cent raise is ridiculous after going above and beyond your call of duty. Management is a joke, the majority of the people working there are mean spirited and unfriendly. The volunteers however were great and keep that place going.

Pros

You see great pets for adoption

Cons

Unstable working environment, unfriendly staff, poor wages

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life changing experience

Shelter Manager (Former Employee) – Alpharetta,Georgia – February 12, 2017

Every day at worked was exciting and motivating.
a typical day at work included:
Managing employees across three different departments, making sure an optimal level of customer service was being provided to our patrons. Also, solving any situation that required a manager to be involved providing solutions to many different problems that could arise from the daily operation of the shelter.

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Loved saving animals lives

Animal Care Specialist (Former Employee) – Alpharetta, GA – December 7, 2016

One of the top 10 shelters in the Nation. Very well run, and I was very pleases with the work atmosphere. Cages were cleaned every morning and cleaned as animals were adopted and throughout the day.

Pros

one hour lunch, full benefits, non kill shelter

Cons

Management did not treat every employee the same

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Worst work experience of my life

Animal Admissions Specialist (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – October 26, 2016

Certain coworkers were cruel and nasty, and reporting it got me nowhere. My direct supervisor would disparage me maliciously in front of my coworkers. I was never once commended for all of the hard work and genuine love I put into my work for the animals. Pay was terrible, and overall atmosphere in my department was tense. Also, you could not clock in even 1 minute past your scheduled clock in time or you would be considered late. Awful experience in every conceivable way other than getting to work with the animals.

Pros

Great Health Insurance

Cons

Everything else

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Incredible Organization

Adoptions Manager (Current Employee) – Atlanta, GA – April 30, 2016

AHS is a force to be reckoned with in the Animal Welfare world, and I am proud to be a part of the organization. They care deeply for the plight of homeless animals in and around the Southeast as well the local Atlanta community and each associate they employ.

Upper management is inspiring and well-organized, and the organization is growing and stretching itself, which is very nice to see.

The hours are difficult, and all work of this nature can be emotionally and physically draining, but the mission of AHS is a driving force for its associates.

Pros

Great benefits, one free adoption, great morale

Cons

Hours

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Positive, proactive, progressive, caring

Staff (Current Employee) – Atlanta, GA – April 29, 2016

AHS is a leader in animal welfare in the Southeastern US for good reason. The management and staff are caring, competent professionals with lofty goals and the motivation to reach them. Staff and volunteers are happy and that enthusiasm is visible in the care they provide for the animals in both great facilities.

Pros

Great work environment, excellent benefits, the work is fullfilling

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No pay for "paid" work interview

Kennel Tech (Former Employee) – Atlanta, GA – January 12, 2016

I went in and did a work interview which I was never paid for when you call and leave voicemails they don't return your calls. So they pretty much got a free days work out of me. I wasn't going to take the job even if it was offered to me because I didn't really click with the staff and the work environment was slow and boring. The staff were all in their feelings and salty towards me because the two guys they were going to hire didn't pass their background checks and that's who they wanted. I really don't care about them not hiring me but my issue is I never got paid for a days work and that is what I was told. I don't work for free. Plus it's not my type of environment because I genuinely care about animals they aren't just "property to be sold" to me.

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