Brutal management. DO NOT JOIN - Project Manager Orium Employee Review

1.0
21 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is always on time. "Unlimited vacation" is offered (though practically hard to use) 5 "awesome days" - if you ever get to take it.

Cons

- Management fudges information like a kid hiding broccoli under mashed potatoes, it looks "fine" on the plate, but everyone knows it’s a mess underneath. - Job security is unstable, employees can be let go without cause at any time. - Leadership issues: many senior leaders have been with the company since day one and hold roles they likely wouldn’t qualify for elsewhere. - Management often appears directionless, "throwing spaghetti at the wall" to see what sticks. - Misaligned spending: while cutting budgets internally, leadership still splurges on offsites in Mexico, the irony is not lost on employees. - Toxic culture: outspoken employees or those who challenge processes are often made redundant; several senior female leaders were removed. - Unrealistic KPIs & variable comp: targets are vague, confirmed late in the year (if at all), and often unattainable. - Lack of integrity: management "fudges" numbers, makes promises to clients they know they can’t keep, and pressures employees into uncomfortable ethical situations. - Weak HR: only two people on the team, one of whom is unresponsive. Employee concerns go unresolved. - Poor communication & respect: expect to be spoken over in meetings, bulldozed by certain leaders, and made to feel insignificant. - Sales team accountability: sales are failing to actually sell projects, yet leadership faces no consequences. - Chaotic processes: processes aren’t respected, initiatives get abandoned quickly, and entire teams are hired/fired in cycles depending on leadership whims. - No real AI strategy: what’s sold to clients often isn’t built yet, more buzzwords than substance. - Morale is low: most employees have "one foot out the door" and are actively interviewing elsewhere. - Financial instability: internal whispers suggest the company’s financials aren’t strong and it may be grooming for a sale.

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5.0
29 Mar 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Orium seems to be hitting its stride. I've watched the transition of Myplanet to Orium as the company embraced composable commerce. Some early projects were really difficult, in particular in 2020-2021, but I see us getting better and better now with each new client as the expertise and experience in the company continues to grow. The company is definitely at the forefront of a market that is seeing growth. I've never worked at a company when they were so clearly in the right place at the right time the way Orium is right now. I appreciate the transparency of management on priorities at the regular all-hands and Q&A sessions. This includes updates on key operating metrics and financial health data. Given the uncertainty in the world right now I find it reassuring to know the company is doing well. Things are fast paced and you have to like that kind of environment. I find I'm always learning and able to take on new challenges that push me out of my comfort zone. The leadership that I work with are smart, supportive and approachable.

Cons

Growth and change means growing pains. I noticed two leaders who seemed spread too thin last year end. It impacted me less but I could see their stress was starting to affect their direct teams. More recently their responsibilities have been changed to be more manageable. I think HR also intervened based on feedback/complaints and I've noticed a change for the better. They're empowering their teams more and micro-managing them less. Another example is 1:1s getting cancelled or not happening at all in some of our project teams last year. Management re-organized this process at the end of 2022 and this seems to have improved. I appreciate that management acts to improve things, and it's probably unavoidable at a company growing this fast, but I wish we could avoid some of these challenges in the first place.

5.0
22 July 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- people - location - benefits - challenges that help you grow professionally - Mindfulness Mondays were great to take the break and reflect

Cons

- some people needed more structure than others - could be a culture shock for those that come from an larger enterprise organization.

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Orium Response
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Really appreciate your time writing this review. It sounds like a lot of your experience here at Myplanet resonated with you. I appreciate your time contributing to forums such as SOTU, Company Q&A, Morning Coffee and for providing feedback into our bi-weekly one-on-one feedback sessions. The best ideas we have heard and implemented come from those sessions. We try to be up-front that individuals who need extensive structure may not be a fit here at Myplanet. We're looking for those who can bring new ideas and challenges to our team. Thank-you again for your positive contributions to our story.
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