Great talent on the floor let down by CEO's lack of interest in people. - Marketing Manager Totaljobs Employee Review

2.0
31 Dec 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

> Teams that really want to push boundaries and be industry leaders > Flexible Working available, though frowned on by CEO > Compassionate attitude and support amongst teams > Industry best individuals in Sales, Customer Support, Hospitality Marketing & Media outreach.

Cons

> The company is headquartered in Germany and there's a clear bias towards employees there in terms of career development, pay, and opportunities - particularly for men. The exception is the Irish arm of the business where progression seems to be fast. > Global CEO is obsessed with AI and not people. Sees himself as an (Lidl own-brand) Steve Jobs. Top teams are out to boost their own public profiles, not the UK brand. > Been at the company for a decade and it never stops re-branding, but whilst there are new coats of paint the outdated product never changes, despite the pricing always going up and creating problems with clients. > No salary transparency, training, or career paths. The direction of travel is for the German, Irish and US arms of the business. There's no interest in recognising talent in the UK - which is seen as the ugly duckling of the group.

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Totaljobs Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your insights about your experience at The Stepstone Group. We appreciate both your positive observations and your concerns, as they contribute to our ongoing efforts to improve our workplace. We're pleased to hear that you recognise the commitment of our teams to pushing boundaries and fostering a compassionate atmosphere. Flexibility is crucial, and we value the supportive culture among our teams. We are, however, genuinely sorry to hear about your concerns, particularly regarding perceived biases in career development, pay, and opportunities based on geographic locations. We assure you that our goal is to create an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and rewarded, regardless of location. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and if you are open to it, we encourage you to reach out to our People team to discuss your feedback in more detail. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive workplace, and your feedback helps guide us in that direction. Regards Deborah Lally, Head of Talent Acquisition

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