Dragons Group Reviews

An overwhelmingly negative experience. The company has no respect for work-life balance; overtime is expected multiple times a week and normalized within teams - it’s looked down upon if you don’t stay as late as your peers. You will not be compensated for overtime hours and you have to push hard to get back any extra hours you’ve put in. There is no support or development for employees as there is simply no time for anybody to spend on that. Directors are overworked and overwhelmed, so don’t expect mentorship or even the time to catch their breath. Instead of investing in training or helping team members grow, the company takes the easy route by frequently firing people unjustified and with no warning. Firings happen almost every 2 weeks, leaving everyone living in fear and unsure if they’ll be the next to go. In many cases, a lot of people seem to know who's being let go before the news even reaches the person involved. The physical environment is just as soul-sucking as the culture. The offices are ugly, uninspiring, and feel more like a call centre than a creative agency – no colour or personalisation, even when requested. Employees are forced to eat at their desks due to the absence of a proper break space, again, despite numerous requests for one. There’s a clear divide between directors and the rest of the team. Directors maintain an air of superiority, and there’s a tight-knit clique that heavily influences success within the company. If you’re not part of this inner circle, your likeability and growth is severely limited. The office environment is filled with gossip, favouritism, and unprofessional behaviour, including disparaging remarks about clients and team members behind closed doors. HR is aware of these issues within the company, but the directors hold too much power for any changes to be made. The result is a workplace where burnout, stress, and anxiety are common, with little to no recognition or appreciation. Turnover is high, and the toxic environment makes it hard for anyone to stay for long. Dragons is a place where your mental health will be sacrificed on the altar of unreasonable demands, where cliques and favouritism dictate your career, and where the depressing office reflects the toxic culture. Save yourself the misery and look elsewhere. Btw, the positive reviews here? Churned out by HR…

My time at Dragons Group was marked by persistent burnout, low morale, and a lack of respect for employee well-being, particularly for those not based in Spain. Leadership is deeply disconnected from the day-to-day realities of the teams and often operates in a manipulative and opaque manner. HR lacks even a basic understanding of U.S. employment norms; for example, U.S. employees are expected to work on Christmas Eve and Black Friday, while their counterparts in Spain enjoy summer Fridays and more flexible schedules. Performance reviews are frustratingly flawed. Feedback often comes from senior leaders or managers on entirely different teams, people with no visibility into your work or direct contributions. This process creates confusion, damages morale, and provides no actionable insights for growth. Client transparency is also a major concern. In many cases, clients are not informed that deliverables are being handled by team members in other countries…a serious issue, especially when the work involves highly regulated content. This lack of disclosure is troubling and raises ethical red flags. Perhaps most telling is a sentiment I heard from multiple colleagues: “All the things I was praised for in my previous roles, I’m told I’m failing at here.” The culture at Dragons Group actively erodes confidence and undervalues the very strengths that professionals bring to the table. In short, this was one of the most disheartening professional experiences I’ve had. I cannot recommend Dragons Group to anyone looking for a respectful, fair, or sustainable work environment.