Dismal, Archaic, Oppressive, Overtly Sexist
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
There are absolutely no pros to working at Gerber Architects. They have an office in Berlin, but the only positive aspect is the city itself, not this office. Despite having many talented individuals on their team, the oppressive environment ensures that no one is encouraged or allowed to fulfill their potential.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Please see above.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Without a complete overhaul of those in the highest levels of leadership in Berlin, there is absolutely no hope of the company improving. The current management is entrenched in outdated and oppressive practices. If Gerber Architects has any future, they should look to their general staff, many of whom are extraordinarily talented and could, in the right environment, be exactly what the company needs.
The firm must start listening to younger voices and diverse perspectives, moving away from the mindset that oppression is the only form of management. The untapped potential within their workforce is immense, but it requires a supportive and inclusive atmosphere to flourish.
Until Gerber Architects embraces these changes, they will remain stuck in the past, unable to adapt or progress in a field that demands fresh ideas and forward-thinking approaches. The current leadership's refusal to evolve is a significant barrier to the company's success and reputation in the architectural world.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
No respect for work/life balance. People are unhappy, no one is proud of their job or who they are working for.
Image
It is a miracle this company still exists. The image is old and dusty and so is the reality. The understanding of “design” is quiet frankly sad.
Work-Life-Balance
Over hours need to be approved in advanced by management, as very often over hours are not foreseen until the day of, this system allows for a loophole.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
None
Gehalt/Benefits
A strategy appears to be hiring non Germans in order to pay them less and to dispose of them assuming they know of/have less access to worker rights. There is a strategy to make meeting with the boss impossible and never have performance reviews in order to not be able to ask for a raise.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
Absolutely no respect for environmental standards or social awareness. Women are particularly mistreated.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
The general staff is full of many wonderful people, however, the work atmosphere is so dismal there is no desire for camaraderie or meeting outside the office unless to complain and discuss your best route to leave.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
Most people not in positions of upper management are good people, however the complete atmosphere of hierarchy and oppression sours moral and drive. I never understood the concept of “failing up” until I worked here. People whose projects are canceled by clients repeatedly but show upper management total loyalty are moved to positions of greater power, meanwhile talented designers annd managers are disposed of if they show any form of disagreement.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Dismal, complete disrespect for employees, total lack of design taste. This company appreciates people for blind loyalty over skill, talent or vision.
Arbeitsbedingungen
In this office you are not an individual and only a means to an end.
Kommunikation
Employees are disrespected, talked down to with a stifling patronizing atmosphere. Few if any women are in positions of power. Women are often treated with much less respect than males of equal position.
Gleichberechtigung
Diversity, inclusion, respect are all foreign concepts to this company.
Interessante Aufgaben
The tasks themselves could be fine if there wasn't complete and oppressive control and poor taste going in to all aspects of design. There is ZERO design expertise at the top of management. People with good ideas and good ease are treated as threats against the status quo rather than assets.