Treated less than human - Serious Culture Challenge - Senior Marketing Manager Malaberg Employee Review

You are provided with a substantial amount of agency right from the outset. This enables you to explore your own ideas, exercise control, and take on responsibilities. Consequently, this results in a workload that may not be suitable for everyone, but the rewards are immensely satisfying. This experience has propelled my skills well beyond my initial expectations. The Managing Director (MD) upholds high standards, but he takes time to arrange 1-on-1 informal meetings for each of his employees to provide support. Further support is given by VP and fellow analysts. Furthermore, a clear progression path exists that can fast-track you to positions that might not be easily attainable in other companies. The company places a strong emphasis on valuing its employees and recognizes and rewards those who demonstrate hard work and genuine passion for their roles.

Not able to work remotely

Some genuinely friendly, supportive, and talented colleagues. Opportunities to learn quickly.

Employees are asked to write fake 5 star reviews to cover up the many, many bad ones. I would strongly caution anyone considering a role here. The work involves marketing products that lack robust scientific support, primarily to elderly customers, by preying on their fears of aging and health problems. The advertising relies on sensationalist, clickbait-style tactics that are both misleading and unethical. There is a pervasive culture of fear around job security. When an unexpected meeting with management or the founders appears on your calendar, the immediate assumption is that you are about to be fired. This is because staff turnover is exceptionally high, with employees frequently being terminated without genuine reason. This creates a constant cycle of firing and rehiring, resulting in projects and accounts regularly changing hands. Large-scale 'restructurings' are common, followed by company-wide meetings announcing major strategic changes, only for those changes to be reversed weeks later. The result is an environment of confusion, instability, and uncertainty. Many members of management are inexperienced, having been promoted into leadership roles without prior managerial experience. The company's toxic culture stems from the founders, who lack any empathy or people skills and foster a culture of fear. There is a strong culture of blame and internal politics. Public criticism in Slack channels and being ridiculed or shouted at during meetings over minor mistakes is commonplace. Managers are not aligned on their expectations so it is impossible to please them all, leading to confusion over priorities and leaving employees vulnerable to criticism regardless of their performance. Overall, Malaberg is a stressful and toxic place to work. If you value stability and your mental wellbeing, look elsewhere.