Toxic atmosphere with a rude manager - Business Development Fittr Employee Review

None! The top management needs some good restructuring at the moment. Otherwise it's going down the hell.

The most disappointing part of working here is watching how badly workplace culture has deteriorated because of toxic management and HR politics. What should have been a collaborative environment has slowly turned into a place filled with fear, micromanagement, gossip, and unnecessary mental pressure. Employees are not treated like professionals, they’re treated like suspects under constant observation. Every small action is questioned, every conversation somehow reaches the wrong ears, and every issue gets twisted into office politics. Instead of solving problems, HR often seems more interested in controlling narratives, protecting favourites, and making employees feel replaceable. The level of interference in day-to-day work is honestly suffocating. People are expected to perform under constant stress while also navigating hidden politics and power games. Genuine feedback is rarely welcomed unless it flatters the system. The moment someone speaks honestly or questions unhealthy practices, they slowly become isolated or targeted. What’s heartbreaking is seeing good people lose themselves here. Talented employees who once joined with excitement now look mentally exhausted, frustrated, and emotionally checked out. Many are silently suffering, carrying anxiety every day just to survive another workweek. Some leave quietly for the sake of their peace, while others stay only because they feel financially stuck. The attrition isn’t random but it’s a direct reflection of how unhealthy the environment has become. When people constantly leave despite decent talent and opportunity, the problem is no longer “employee attitude.” The problem is leadership allowing toxicity, micromanagement, and HR politics to poison the workplace. This company has potential, but potential means nothing when the culture keeps pushing away the very people trying to build it.

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Lack of clear role boundaries led to chronic overextension. Responsibilities kept expanding without alignment on authority, resources, or decision-making rights. Internal politics and informal power dynamics often influenced decisions more than defined processes, creating inconsistency and confusion around accountability. Leadership leaned heavily on individual ownership instead of investing in scalable systems, which resulted in burnout and uneven execution across teams. Feedback largely flowed one way. Concerns around workload, structure, people management, and internal alignment were acknowledged verbally but rarely translated into sustained action. The culture tends to reward endurance and availability over sustainability and effectiveness, leading to prolonged emotional and mental fatigue over time.