Ok-ish if you like cycling - Anonymous employee Union Cycliste Internationale Employee Review

If you like cycling, maybe you can survive a couple of years...

The management culture at this company is disappointing and counterproductive. The Sports Director tends to focus on criticizing staff and their mistakes instead of offering constructive feedback or helping find solutions. This negative approach creates a hostile work environment where employees don’t feel supported or valued. There are also issues with how female staff members are treated, which is concerning. It's difficult to raise these problems internally because of the close connection between the Sports Director and the General Director. As a result, talented individuals often leave, while those who are willing to tolerate the toxic culture tend to stay. It's a shame to see this kind of environment persist, as it drives away skilled and dedicated professionals who could truly make a difference.

Some colleagues are talented professionals and genuinely passionate about their work, allowing for occasional collaboration despite the challenges. The opportunity to work for an internationally recognized organization, which can be a valuable addition to your CV. Certain departments offer some flexibility in work organization.

Toxic company culture: Internal behaviors bordering on workplace harassment are tolerated without any intervention from management. Those responsible will know who they are, but the issue is ignored, even by HR. Incompetent and disconnected HR: The HR Director has never set foot at an event and is entirely out of touch with the day-to-day realities faced by teams. Priorities seem superficial (organizing company parties) and show no real interest in employee welfare or needs. Overwhelming workload: Employees are asked to falsify their working hours. When a position is eliminated, it’s not replaced, but responsibilities are redistributed, increasing the already heavy workload for the remaining staff. Superficial benefits: The EDGE label and initiatives like occasional massages or Christmas gifts are mere window dressing. These so-called “benefits” are trivial compared to what is advertised to attract talent. In reality, the working conditions are far from fair or motivating. Total lack of emotional intelligence: After the tragic death of an athlete during the Road World Championships in Zurich, the management took no action to support staff psychologically. Neither the President, the General Director, nor HR addressed the staff with even a single word. The only communication was a copy of the official press release sent to the media. Meanwhile, trivial concerns like the size of the VIP lounge took precedence. No long-term strategy: Priorities seem to shift based on the personal interests of the leadership, who act as if this is their private business rather than an international federation representing a global sport. Working at the UCI might seem like a prestigious opportunity on paper, but the reality is far different. A dysfunctional company culture, a disconnected leadership team, and a profound lack of respect for employees make this experience disappointing and frustrating. Joining this organization should be carefully reconsidered if you are looking for a respectful and ethical work environment.