Disorganised and Lack of transparency - Anonymous employee Jellyfish Employee Review

2.0
16 Apr 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Still allows employees to work from home up to 3 times a week

Cons

1. Finance Department Challenges The finance department is currently facing significant operational inefficiencies, which make it challenging to execute routine tasks effectively and in a timely manner. 2. Technology Implementation Issues Despite being a technology-driven company, the rollout of new tools often suffers from prolonged teething issues. These implementations are frequently accompanied by persistent errors and delays that can last for several months, impacting productivity and confidence in the systems. 3. Lack of Transparency in Management Decisions There is a perceived lack of transparency from the UK-based management team. A notable example is the recent change to the bonus scheme, which was introduced during a town hall with NO explanation. The revised scheme shifts the focus from achievable local office targets to global performance metrics, which have not been met in the past two years since the acquisition. This fundamental change has raised concerns about fairness and motivation at the local level.

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Jellyfish Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. As we evolve as a company, so will our policies and processes; however we do proactively share these changes during company-wide town halls and all hands meetings, which include Q&As. If you require further clarity, we encourage you to reach out to a line manager or the People team.

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