Extremely toxic environment that's best avoided at all costs. Constant talking about people behind their back, no accountability, and Chinese whispers around the office. The leadership team in particular have a negative attitude towards the younger employees.
Terrible pay.
Complete lack of organisation and structure: Messy, zero organisation, no official training, thrown in at the deep end and looked down on if you don't know what you're doing.
Overworked staff, especially interns: A serious lack of team-work, mundane/repetitive tasks, feeling unappreciated and needing "a thick skin” (founder once quoted) if you are to survive here. Oh, and if you complain, you will be sacked.
No HR, minimal policies, and no autonomy: No work from home, feels like being back at school, limited holiday, no clothing allowance, no HR, no development plan.
Say goodbye to your mental wellness: The wellbeing scheme is non-existent. Sick days for mental health are shamed, profit prioritised, and mental stress is pervasive around the office.
Interestingly, employee wellness is a core component of B Corp certification. Here’s how B Corp views employee wellness:
In the Workers section, B Lab specifically evaluates:
Compensation and benefits - none
Health and wellness programs - non-existent
Training and professional development - none
Workplace safety - none
Employee satisfaction and engagement - not interested in
Work-life balance - non-existent
Communication between leadership and staff - hardly
Policies supporting diversity, inclusion, and mental health - take a look around the office.
Looks like a good company from the outside but if people could see behind the scenes, they would have a different opinion. A bully for a founder who is as erratic as they come. Constant doubt about your ability. The list goes on.
There is one problem at the root of this business and everyone knows what it is.