Thematic Reviews

The company faces significant challenges in moving beyond the start-up phase. The co-founders maintain strict control over operations, which stifles innovation and discourages open dialogue. There is a noticeable lack of psychological safety, as new and dissenting ideas are often dismissed. Despite the company's promotion as a woman-led organization, there has been a concerning trend of female employees leaving. Additionally, many long-term employees have not received pay increases, and the prospects for future raises are unclear.

Toxic. Leadership lack people skills. There is a lack of empathy and respect towards employees. The company focuses on short term results over employee wellbeing causing burnout and impacting employees mental health. Communication towards employees can be condescending and patronising, sometimes aggressive - yelling and slapping the desk in meetings. Instructions from leadership can be vague. Tears are not uncommon from employees, in meetings or behind the scenes. Employees are reprimanded in a public setting. Employees are too scared to voice their opinions due to disrespectful nature and retribution. Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses needed to be chased. I feel the company lacks direction and I would be surprised to see them growing out of the start up phase.