RobotZebra Reviews

CEO is abusive, regularly changes his mind on what’s expected and/or doesn’t brief things properly, and makes it impossible to keep up. Yells at and humiliates employees both to their faces and behind their backs, including in front of team members and clients. Workload from constant ad hoc tasks causes burn out and stress. Micromanagement to a crazy degree and some senior members of the team pushing for a culture of public naming and shaming over small mistakes. No HR or anyone to turn to that isn’t either afraid to speak up or ready to gang up on you with the CEO.

Before accepting this role, be aware that the CEO’s volatile behaviour can create a highly demoralising work environment. Verbal abuse, public humiliation in front of clients, job threats, and unprofessional conduct such as swearing during Zoom calls or on Slack are common occurrences. Rather than trusting and empowering the team, he often dismisses their expertise, leaving employees feeling undervalued and incapable of performing their roles. While I initially loved my job, by the end, I felt completely drained and disheartened. I sincerely hope he reflects on this feedback and makes meaningful changes, as many of us hold evidence of his behaviour, which could eventually have serious consequences.