Ticking Time Bomb - Anonymous employee BWX Employee Review

1.0
28 July 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pros I'd like to say there are still good and decent people left here. Free parking. Free wifi. Good cafe nearby.

Cons

I don't think it's fair to assume the top guy is the bully but from my perspective he hasn't done anything to curtail this behaviour. I think bullying comes from top and middle management specifically men in key positions. The good ole boy’s system exists in this company and it consists of tyrants who created a blind following of "YES" individuals whose primary purpose is self preservation. As I see it, these tyrants favour those they can control and reward submissive behaviour that feeds their hunger for more power, control and ego. Facts that could benefit the company but don't fit their paradigm are ignored including ideas that can expose their incompetence. Anybody who stands up to these bullies is either rooted out or humiliated through isolation,-a textbook form of punishment that force people to fall into line. Reports of random outbursts, insults and swearing by these tyrants are laughed off by HR but allegations of similar wrongdoing against a low level minion often results in immediate "serious talk" or disciplinary action. Whilst these tactics have produced short term results, the company is now experiencing already predicted long term results... very high staff turnover, disengagement, falling productivity, and morale issues. This rapid deterioration is not only felt by staff, it can also be seen in the quality of products produced by the site. My experience working for one of these dictators is like stepping off a ledge hoping there are cushions at the bottom. His response to any sort of criticism is attack and clean up crews are always needed whenever he is involved. Sooner or later there won't be enough rug to cover this guy's mess. Mayhem, confusion, waste, and fire fighting are the dictator's trademarks which makes this place literally, a ticking time bomb.

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5.0
5 Feb 2021
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Pros

Great CEO who cares about employees and has put in place a lot of positive change, engaged Leadership Team, culture improving, HR team are doing a great job to ensure plenty of learning opportunities exist. All team members are friendly and welcoming.

Cons

Longer hours of work at times, but that is okay for me given all the opportunities that exist and that I love what I do and who I work with. Some challenges between AUS and USA as other reviews have stated, however structure is relatively new so I'm sure with time these will be ironed out. If you are a person who does not like change - our company is fast moving, must be prepared to be agile!

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BWX Response
5y
Thank you for the positive review. Completely agree, BWX moves quickly and agility is a key requirement! We have added some customized meeting and email training to our online learning platform in an attempt to create some efficiencies. We've also blocked calendars for all employees globally for half a day a week to allow for some planning and deep work time...the challenge of course is to make sure you stay committed to keeping this time free!
3.0
3 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice coworkers and good products

Cons

very disorganized and not good guidance to those new to corporate life

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