Nasty company culture - Product Manager Aller Media Employee Review

2.0
29 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent pay, independence and trust as long as you did not rock the boat, some good colleagues

Cons

Company had a very nasty culture where personal relationships to management played a huge part. People who had been in the company a long time and knew how to make friends utilized this shamelessly to push their agenda in the company. The management also did not shy away from this, but rather aimed to make decisions non-transparently with their favorite people while also getting rid of those who were no longer in favor. Strategy was driven by fear of losing rather than vision of winning and rewarded the people who focused on minimizing losses instead of maximizing profits. There were also some people who were considered so vital to the company's success by management that they had power way beyond their position. Because this power is in no way transparent, it's hard to control who uses their powers for the good of the company and who uses it for their personal gain. I witnessed both during my time in the company.

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3.0
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Pros

Excellent pay, opportunity to use modern tech

Cons

Your voice does not matter. Critical thinking is disregarded

2.0
15 June 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I was part of a great team responsible for maintaining the company’s news website. The collaboration, respect, and openness within the team were outstanding. We trusted each other, gave and received constructive feedback (especially from my direct manager), and created a supportive work environment where people helped each other grow. My immediate team and manager were definitely a highlight of my experience.

Cons

The challenges mostly stemmed from the top-level management. The overall company direction often felt unclear, and strategic goals shifted frequently without much explanation. Promises — particularly around organizational improvements — were not followed through, and priorities seemed to change regularly. As a result, it was difficult to feel secure about the future. There was a persistent sense of uncertainty, which made it hard to plan ahead or feel confident about job stability.

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