The most toxic place I've ever worked - Anonymous Pitchup.com Employee Review

1.0
26 May 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There's nothing nice about working here.

Cons

In my 20+ years of work, I've never been subjected to such a toxic work atmosphere. The CEO firstly has bizarre rules about not having private conversations, he goes into bizarre rages when disparate teams talk to other teams, and at worst, lets a certain individual run wild with rampant bullying. This individual has no authority, yet he treats the entire tech system as his personal fiefdom, has literal tantrums, drops out of and refuses to attend meetings, gaslights others, and rejects any idea from any other technical person. So bad was this person's behaviour, seemingly with the CEO's blessing - that there was no culture and no innovation. Frankly, this was a miserable place to work.

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Pitchup.com Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Pitchup. We apologise for any negative experiences you had during your employment with us. We take issues like bullying very seriously and as such, conducted a thorough investigation in response to your formal complaint. As a result of this process, we took formal action and provided you with your desired outcome. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive working environment, and continue to monitor the situation actively. Like many companies post pandemic, we had to adapt to new ways of remote working. While we still have in-person meetings and events, such as the recent Vue.js conference and a tech ‘all hands’ in London yesterday, we have found that Slack and other digital platforms have become more important as communication tools. We encourage the use of channels to facilitate collaboration, provide context, and support our remote team members. We have also implemented initiatives like Donut, a Slack app that arranges regular 'virtual coffee' chats to forge relationships across different teams. We acknowledge that your experience was not positive, and appreciate your feedback. We wish you all the best in finding a more suitable position.

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback, as it provides valuable insights into areas where we can improve and better meet the needs of our employees. At Pitchup, we are committed to creating a positive work environment, and we want to address the concerns you've raised. 1. We understand the importance of professional growth and development. We facilitate career discussions both formally during the appraisal process and informally through regular one-on-one sessions with managers. We believe in providing our employees with the tools and support they need to thrive in their roles. 2. While specific roles may not have been available, we encourage ongoing discussions about career goals and opportunities. 3. All our sales team participated in our first external 4 month extensive sales training program to enhance professional development and enhance individual skill sets. 4. Compensation is a topic we take seriously. We regularly benchmark and review our salary structures to ensure they align with industry standards. Any specific concerns about compensation are discussed with our management team and HR team directly so that we can address individual circumstances. 5. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. While we strive to implement changes promptly, some changes may require careful consideration to ensure they align with our overall business strategy. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
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