Very political and revenue-driven - Senior Engineer Confused.com Employee Review

2.0
25 Jan 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid working. Lots of social events. Used to be a very culture-oriented organisation.

Cons

Very revenue and results focussed with priorities constantly changing and little regard given to staff Intense rate of change has led to massive staff turnover. Poor top down communication has left staff of 15-20 years out of the loop. Very low salaries.

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5.0
25 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Culture, office environment, interesting work.

Cons

The office can get hot.

3.0
21 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people doing the actual work are the strongest part of the company. Most colleagues are very capable, supportive, and genuinely trying to hold things together despite the wider organisational issues. Day‑to‑day teamwork is solid, and there’s a real sense of commitment among the staff who remain.

Cons

Since the sale of Confused… Staff are often told what to do without any explanation of why it matters. Priorities shift with no warning or context, leaving teams confused and misaligned. Micro‑management has increased across several areas, adding pressure and driving people away. The newer performance evaluation approach — which forces managers to rank people against each other — has created fear, competition, and a surge in departures. In a knowledge‑based company, losing experienced people at this pace is simply not sustainable. The organisation is bleeding talent, and the impact is obvious: slower delivery, lower morale, and teams constantly trying to rebuild from scratch.

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