A department changed for the worst - Product Developer Ardene Employee Review

Everything changed in my department when a new director was hired. What was once a healthy, collaborative, and productive environment became increasingly toxic under this leadership. The impact was significant—many long-time employees, people who genuinely loved their jobs and were deeply committed to the company, chose to leave because the workplace had become unsustainable. It is deeply saddening to see dedicated employees pushed out of roles they valued because of one individual’s leadership style. These were experienced team members whose contributions helped shape the department’s success over many years. I believe this situation deserves serious attention from upper management. Leadership should not be evaluated solely on sales performance, but also on how teams are treated, supported, and retained. A department’s success should never come at the cost of employee well-being and morale.