Mediocre company
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Honestly, there was very little that stood out positively.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
I believe this has been thoroughly described below.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
It’s unlikely that this will happen, but a simple change in leadership could make a significant difference.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
Regarding the working atmosphere, I personally consider DCS the most difficult company I have worked for. Blame-shifting was almost a common sport, and the number of colleagues I felt I could genuinely trust was very limited.
Image
The company’s external image was definitely good, especially considering the business it operates in.
Work-Life-Balance
Regarding work–life balance, I would rate DCS positively. Once you made it clear that you were not willing to work beyond regular hours—whether in the office or from home—that boundary was generally understood and respected.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
From a professional standpoint, I personally learned very little at DCS, and what I did gain was more a lesson in navigating a challenging environment. Career development opportunities were essentially nonexistent.
Gehalt/Benefits
I would describe the salary level as mid-to-high, with additional benefits such as the Mobiko mobility bonus, EGYM-Wellpass, and subsidized office lunches.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
Regarding environmental and social responsibility, I can give no more than three stars given the company’s business. For example, despite operating in the electric mobility sector, the office offered no possibility to charge an electric car — not even for a fee — in the garage.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
Many colleagues were genuinely helpful, but a significant number provided little support — and in some cases displayed outright hostility.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
As for older colleagues, DCS is a very young company with a predominantly young workforce. Older employees are essentially those in leadership roles; most other staff members are under 35, if not under 30.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
What can I say: it often felt like a culture of being strong with the weak and weak with the strong.
Arbeitsbedingungen
The working conditions were generally good: a modern office with spacious desks and adequate heating, though temperature control could be an issue during seasonal transitions.
Kommunikation
Regarding communication, there were weekly and monthly plenary meetings where management shared updates. However, I often felt these sessions were somewhat superficial — more a way to tick the box of having ‘informed’ the staff than a genuine effort at transparent communication.
Gleichberechtigung
As is often the case, most leadership positions were held by men, though I should acknowledge that there were also women present in the decision-making room.
Interessante Aufgaben
Let’s say that the company’s business is not the most ‘fascinating’ in the world (in my view), but that’s something one should be aware of before joining.