Run away... even a cool product doesn't worse to be treated this way - Commercial Team Mistplay Employee Review

1.0
14 May 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Product Office Health Benefits Additional Benefits

Cons

Since the company has received investment and the top management has changed - the company environment is not the same. It’s a negative change. 1). High hierarchy - you can’t speak with a top manager about business, work, or ideas unless it’s your direct manager. In my team, we were supposed to communicate only with a direct manager who will afterwards push our ideas as his. 
Otherwise, it can get you fired (despite your professionalism, connections and reaching the goals). 2). No potential for growth if you have different ideas from your manager or you are not his friend, his ex-colleague etc. 
Lately, q lot of hires are made based on relationships. Your professionalism, years in the industry or connections within the industry are not taken into account.
 3). Most of the management comes from the US, they are not aware of the full potential of other markets: Europe, Asia, LATAM. 4). Poor communication between different departments. The environment is not transparent. Best practices are not shared, wins are not accredited, and processes are not established. 5). Moral harassment, humiliation and a case of racism from a manager, it’s something I came across, as well as my colleagues. People who left for other companies said it took time to build confidence after Mistplay. HR is not helpful and you are afraid to speak up. 6). Management speaks unpleasantly behind other colleagues and top management their backs. I don’t know any person from an “old team” (before the investment) in the company who doesn’t look for another job. PS. I see a lot of positive reviews that appeared here lately… ALWAYS after 1 negative review, 2 or 3 positive ones are posted within a day...
ADVICE: Spend more time working on the work environment than correcting reviews here.

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Mistplay Response
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Thank you for sharing your concerns. We are deeply sorry to hear about your experiences, which do not reflect our company's values. We believe in a transparent, inclusive, and respectful environment, and we are committed to addressing these issues. The points you've raised are taken very seriously and will be discussed at the highest level. Jessie Lambert HR & People Operations Director @ Mistplay

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