It's a shame I am writing this review. I'm only writing this long overdue review because I wish someone had told me these things prior to hiring. And in full disclosure, I did NOT contribute the previous reviews. I guarantee MANY previous employees had less-than-glowing experiences at Comblu.
The previous reviews accurately describe the culture of this company. I don't disagree with anything. This company is volatile and hostile to the extreme. Even the most minor, mundane issues because 5-alarm fires. Upon interviewing, they asked if I had a thick skin. That should have been my first warning. Thick skin is required for professional criticism, but their criticisms border on verbal and emotional abuse. I've had several jobs in before and after Comblu and I was never treated in such a manner. No one deserves that kind of treatment, professionally or otherwise.
I worked there as a young professional, and this is not an encouraging or inspiring workplace where you can develop your skills and realize your potential. Instead, it's a place where you are constantly put down for even the slightest mistake, and with poor communication and unclear direction from upper management, employees are constantly set up for failure. The lack of internal communication is beyond ironic and even comical because this is a communication firm. Upper management never accepts their mistakes or accountability for their errors and anyone below has to bear the burden.
I think it's also important to note this is a small, family-run business. Nepotism is blatantly evident, and professionalism lacks (or is non-existent) due to these causal and familiar relationships.
Comblu was formerly HLB Communications, which does not have stellar reviews on Glassdoor either. If you are considering this company for employment, do your research and heed our warnings.