Toxic Office Culture (Nepotism and Favoritism) - Graphic Designer iCanvas Employee Review

1.0
10 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work load was not stressful, An employee discount

Cons

Rampant Nepotism and Favoritism from management. Management would retaliate when i brought concerns to HR. Management will try an gaslight employees with raises (only employees that got substantial raises/bonus' where those related/ good friends with management. Does not pay anywhere near market rates. Management will promise reimbursement for expenses but then will drag their feet in repayment (6 months) while lecturing employees about "being better with their money" (avoid paying out of pocket, company has it's own CC just to cheap to use it). Claims they are hybrid, however only certain employees can WFH

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iCanvas Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your negative experience at iCanvas and would like to address some of the points you raised, as they do not reflect the facts of our workplace practices. Nepotism and Favoritism: Last year, we promoted five individuals based on their contributions and performance, including both long-term and newer employees. Each promotion was earned and not based on favoritism. HR Concerns and Retaliation: We take claims of retaliation seriously and investigate all reported concerns. There is no record of any employee facing retaliation after contacting HR. Expense Reimbursement: All expense reports are processed within the same month they are submitted. We have no record of reimbursement delays. Any issues regarding expenses should have been brought to HR's attention. Hybrid Work Environment: Our policy is Office from Monday to Wednesday and work from home on Thursday and Friday. We also accommodate employees with personal reasons for working from home full time. There are certain roles that require in-office presence due to the nature of the job. We value all feedback and are committed to continuous improvement.

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