Once Promising, Now Broken: Numbers over people, silos over collaboration - Director Danfoss Employee Review

It is disappointing to see how far this company has declined compared to the past. What once had potential has now turned into a workplace with deep structural and cultural problems: Extremely poor top management – disconnected, lacking vision, and unable to provide stability. Constant reorganizations – structures change every 1–2 years, adding confusion instead of clarity. Strategy without execution – corporate-level “visions” exist, but there is no practical leadership to carry them out. Broken promises – commitments are often made and rarely kept. KPI obsession – numbers matter far more than people, leading to a toxic, pressure-driven environment. Encouraged dishonesty – employees feel forced to manipulate results to hit targets, and management tolerates (even rewards) this behavior. Declining product quality – varies by product family, but in many cases extremely poor, with the company unwilling to stand behind what it sells. Stress pushed onto employees – when things fail, staff bear the full weight with little to no support. No psychological safety – speaking up is unsafe and often punished, creating fear instead of trust. Worsening culture – morale drops year after year, turnover is high, and transparency is minimal. Poor communication – decisions are made behind closed doors, with little regard for employees’ perspectives. Erosion of integrity and values – innovation and collaboration are stifled by fear, favoritism, and short-term thinking.