At first glance, this company may seem like a stable, professional workplace but once you're inside, it quickly becomes your worst nightmare. Internal controls and governance are weak and poor. Basic processes are either missing or constantly changing without reason or explanation just to satisfy the CEO/management’s convenience.
The company’s direction shifts frequently and managements show little accountability. Managements often behave more like performers focusing on impressing the CEO. They avoid making real decisions or engaging in discussions to prevent upsetting the CEO, who is extremely sensitive.
Everything is thrown down to the staff without any proper guidance from the HODs. When things go wrong, they put the blame on the staff. There is no reflection only finger-pointing.
The CEO and managements lack emotional intelligence and critical thinking. Even after employees leave, they still speak poorly of them to find someone to blame and avoid responsibility, acting as if they are flawless and others are always the problem.
Feedback is not welcomed. So if you join, stay silent. HODs don’t stand up for employees or take any action to support staff, so as not to upset the CEO. In fact, speaking up is discouraged. The culture feels authoritarian like a one-way system where we are expected to simply follow orders without question. There is no open discussion, no room for collaboration and definitely no space for differing opinions.
The work itself lacks substance. Tasks are repetitive and add little value to the company or individual career growth. The learning curve is flat and there are very little opportunities for professional development.
Work-life balance is poor even during approved leave, employees are expected to remain available and responsive to work and will be criticized if they are not. There is no flexibility, no respect for boundaries and a constant sense of pressure.
Job security is another major concern. Layoffs happen with no warning, usually justified by vague explanations like “a change in company direction”, a lot depends on the CEO’s feelings toward staff, just don’t get in the CEO’s bad books or you will be fired.
