Toxic culture and poor management overshadow supportive colleagues - Anonymous employee Thoughtwin Employee Review

1. Poor Management & Leadership Management is weak and lacks proper employee support. Senior-level politics heavily influence decisions. Employees are treated like servants rather than professionals. Leadership and business teams often show disrespect toward employees. The Chief Marketing Officer is arrogant and lacks professional communication skills. Project managers lack sufficient technical knowledge to effectively manage projects and teams. 2. Toxic Work Environment Office politics are common across teams. High levels of stress and frustration due to poor management practices. Lack of guidance and support when employees face challenges. Employees often feel undervalued and unheard. 3. Low Salary & Poor Compensation Annual salary increments are typically only 3–5%. Compensation growth is below industry expectations. Overall pay is comparatively low. No additional compensation for overtime or weekend work. 4. Poor Work-Life Balance Excessive workload and high work pressure. Employees are often expected to work beyond normal hours. Weekend work is sometimes required without extra payment. Limited annual leave (approximately 10–14 days). Restrictive leave policies, including the sandwich leave rule. 5. Job Insecurity Frequent budget-related issues. Employees can be terminated at any time. Large-scale hiring followed by termination before completion of the probation period, even for experienced professionals. Overall lack of job stability and security. 6. Limited Career Growth Few opportunities for professional advancement. Lack of clear career progression paths. Employees may feel stuck due to minimal growth opportunities. 7. Unethical Practices Employees are allegedly pressured to attend client interviews using fake profiles with inflated experience (e.g., showing 7 years of experience falsely). Fraudulent project profiling practices can damage professional credibility. Such practices raise serious ethical and professional concerns. 8. Outdated Infrastructure Slow and outdated computers/laptops negatively affect productivity. Insufficient investment in employee tools and resources. 9. HR Policy Concerns Unfavorable leave policies. Joining bond requirements are viewed negatively by employees. HR processes are often considered employee-unfriendly.