Nice people, but management needs to improve
Kollegenzusammenhalt
The colleagues are one of Journi’s biggest strengths. People are open, friendly, and usually happy to help, both professionally and personally. Naturally, in a company of this size you won’t be close with everyone, but the general atmosphere is very positive. It’s also nice to see that many colleagues meet outside of work, which reflects how easy it is to connect with people here.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Leadership behavior varies widely depending on the manager. I experienced two extremes: either a lot of empathy but little follow-through or real resolution, or quick ‘solutions’ delivered in a detached and unempathetic way. This became particularly clear in the handling of layoffs and other difficult conversations, which often felt overly discreet and poorly addressed. The experience seemed to depend heavily on the individual lead: some communicated tough decisions with at least a degree of care and dignity, while others came across as so cold and impersonal that employees were left feeling devalued at an already vulnerable moment.
Arbeitsbedingungen
The working conditions are one of the stronger aspects of the company. The office is modern and enjoyable to work in, with good coffee, free healthy food every day, breakfast, and other nice extras. Necessary equipment is usually provided without much difficulty when there is a clear need for it. The meeting rooms are well equipped too, even if the acoustics could be better at times.
Gehalt/Benefits
Compensation did not always feel fair. In practice, people were often expected to already perform at the next level before being considered for the salary that matched it. Salary increases felt highly controlled, with the main opportunity coming during the annual review cycle, where the offer already seemed largely fixed. Progression to the next level also felt quite subjective, with factors such as communication or perceived motivation sometimes being cited as reasons not to promote people.