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What I like about the employer

The employees, events and the team. Great people, and one of the highlights when in the office, is to hang out with collegues.

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

Long-term and well-performing employees need to be valued more, not only in word, but also with compensation. People need to be heard more in general to build trust, and fix the root causes of problems.

Working atmosphere

There has been a top down feeling recently, where drastic decisions are made among managers, impacting the whole company, which has had negative effects on many teams. This has resulted in lack of motivation and worsened atmosphere within the company.

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Used to be a promising start-up with great image, however due to the consistant change in management and direction, as well as many influential employees leaving, the trust and belief in the company has fallen dramatically.

Work-Life Balance

Home-office and flexible working hours is possible. It is normally easy to get vacation, and one is not contacted by collegues or managers during the time off. However many also work a lot of extra hours without any compensation for it, and there is sometimes a feeling that extra hours are necessary to complete the required work.

Career/Professional development

Online courses and trainings are offered. However promises of career paths were made and not followed up due to change in management. Now it is uncertain who has a future at the company.

Salary/Benefits

Alright salary, and some benefits, such as discounts and some money towards Deutschland Ticket. However kudos programs has been introduced, to improve the atmosphere, and reward those with the most kudos. However it has felt more like a popularity contest, and not based on real value provided, and in some context it has also felt a bit demoralising since e.g. people working in the office rather than home-office or in bigger teams have benefited more.

Environmental and social responsibility

The company is taking some actions with the environment in mind, such as a focus on vegan food during events, reducing waste, promoting train transport and so on.

Collegiality

This is one of the main strenghts of the company, the collegial community is great, and it is easy to feel at home within the team and within the company.

Interaction with older colleagues

The company overall has younger employees, but older employees are treated fairly and are respected. However, long-term employees have not always been appreciated, with many long-term employees leaving recently due to the direction of the company or due to better offers and opportunities elsewhere.

Leadership behavior

There has been consistent change of managers, where each manager has had their own ideas and direction. This has resulted in a lack of understanding what each team needs, what the bottlenecks are, and where the problem lies. Therefore, unrealistic goals have been set and promises have been made that could not be fulfilled.

Working conditions

The office is relatively modern with good facilities, A/C, well-lit areas and a recreational area/lunchroom. Drinks and snacks are also provided. However, the computers and some of the technology leave more to be desired.

Communication

There are monthly meetings to brief the employees what is going on within the company, however the feeling is that a lot of the day to day communication is missing. Drastic changes are being made, and information is being shared afterwards, and it results in uncertainty.

Equality

There is generally equality within the company, although there are not many women in management positions.

Interesting tasks

This largely comes down to the department, but many tasks are repetitive, projects have been shut down, and own initiatives are not as appreciated anymore.

What I like about the employer

Den Bürohund

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

Die Zeit 3 Jahre zurückdrehen. Sonst reichen die Zeichen hierfür nicht. Weniger Geschwafel und sich mal tatsächlich um die Leute kümmern und menschlich auf Augenhöhe agieren statt dämliche (sorry) People Events und fake Linkedin Posts.

Working atmosphere

Nur noch leeres Gerede von "full transparency", "scale", "rocketship" und was weiß ich aber die Firma ist vom netten Start-Up einfach nur zum gesichtslosen Quatsch-Bingo verkommen.

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nicht vorhanden

Work-Life Balance

Wird nicht aktiv Wert drauf gelegt. HR mit sinnfreien Machtspielchen.

Career/Professional development

nö. Budget gestrichen, nur noch interne Workshops. Hierarchie ändert sich jede zweite Woche und eventuelle Aufstiegpläne sind dann wieder nichtig.

Salary/Benefits

"Marktgerecht" ... als New-Joiner vielleicht

Environmental and social responsibility

Wäre mir neu.

Collegiality

Die Kollegen neben einem sind top. Es waren immer die Leute hier die das Plus gemacht haben. Aber die sind kaum noch da - gefeuert oder gegangen.

Leadership behavior

Kommt auf die Ebene und Abteilung an. Gibt/gab gute mittlere Manager.

Working conditions

Schwaches Leadership, keine Richtung, "Strategie" ist ein Witz

Communication

Wenn ich noch 1x Transparenz höre, übergebe ich mich. Hier ist nix transparent und alle Linkedin-Posts haben mit der Realität nichts gemein.

Interesting tasks

Wenn du dir selber welche suchst vielleicht.

What I like about the employer

Das Büro und die Kollegen
Gehalt ist in Ordnung

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

Die Unternehmesführung hat es innerhalb kürzester Zeit geschafft, ein sehr gut funktionierendes und produktives Unternehmen in ein inneffizientes Chaos zu stürzen. Im Grunde würde es vermutlich schon reichen, eine grobe Richtung vorzugeben und die Profis wieder ihre Arbeit machen zu lassen.

Working atmosphere

Die Arbeitsatmosphäre ist aktuell auf einem Tiefpunkt. Es herrscht ein Klima der Angst und des Misstrauens, stark befeuert durch die erst letztens völlig überraschend und beeindruckend gefühlslos durchgeführte Kündigungswelle in mehreren Abteilungen. Versprechen bezüglich Jobs, Rollen und der Produkt-Roadmap sind nichts mehr Wert und werden schon seit einiger Zeit willkürlich geändert.

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Lange hatte Markt-Pilot ein richtig starkes image. Leider ist davon inzwischen fast nichts mehr übrig außer den guten Bewertungen aus der Vergangenheit. Das macht sich aktuell auch in einer hohen Fluktuation bemerkbar.

Work-Life Balance

Überstunden sind normal, die letzten Jahre wurden vor allem mit der Einstellung "jetzt nur noch ein bisschen durchhalten" angetrieben. Die stetig wechselnde oder fehlende Strategie durften die Mitarbeitenden mit Überstunden ausgleichen. Urlaub wird immehrin relativ problemlos genehmigt.

Career/Professional development

Es gibt inzwischen nur noch wenige interne Aufstiegsgeschichten. Stattdessen wird lieber neu besetzt. Weiterbildung findet aufgrund des hohen Drucks kaum noch statt, meine letzte Fortbildung ist mehr als 2 Jahre her. Interne Workshops finden hin und wieder statt, sind aber auch stark reduziert worden.

Salary/Benefits

Das Gehalt ist in Ordnung und wird pünktlich ausgezahlt. Es gibt einen Zuschuss zum Deutschlandticket sowie wellpass

Environmental and social responsibility

Der Unternehmensmerch ist größtenteils aus fairem Handel und bewusst ausgewählt. Auf Events gibt es vegetarische Optionen. Das die Führung für jede Kleinigkeit durch Deutschland oder in die USA fliegt ist jedoch überhaupt nicht nachhaltig.

Collegiality

Die Zusammenarbeit mit Kollegen war lange vorbildlich. Dadurch das in den letzten Monaten viele geschätzte Kollegen das Unternehmen verlassen haben oder gekündigt wurden, muss das neue Team erst noch beweisen, ob es diese hohen Standards halten kann.

Interaction with older colleagues

Es gibt einige ältere Kollegen die geschätzt werden. Der Großteil des Unternehmens ist jedoch eher jung.

Leadership behavior

Inzwischen starke Hire&Fire Mentalität, auch in Konfliktfällen. Es gibt zwar einige wirklich starke Team-Leads, die aber viel zu häufig völlig allein gelassen werden und den von der Führung hinterlassenen Scherbenhaufen zusammenkehren müssen.

Working conditions

Das Büro ist modern und gut gelegen, es bietet genug Möglichkeiten in unterschiedlichen Gruppengrößen Meetings abzuhalten. Die verwendeten Geräte sind modern und bieten gute Performance. Events sind gut geplant.

Communication

Es gibt keine Transparenz mehr. Entscheidungen wirken wirrkürlich, Mitarbeitende werden vor vollendete Tatsachen gestellt. Die eigentlich guten Unternehmenswerte werden in Meetings zwar regelmäßig hochgehalten, in der Realtität aber mit Füßen getreten. Häufig wird versucht, schlechte Nachrichten zu verheimlichen oder zu sugar-coaten - was überhaupt nicht funktioniert. Die Kommunkation fühlt sich dadruch nicht mehr ehrlich an.

Equality

Die Unternehmensführung besteht nur aus Männern, in den einzelnen Abteilungen gibt es nur wenige Frauen in Führungspositionen. The bar is low - immerhin sind mir keine Fälle bekannt in denen Frauen nicht geschätzt oder im Aufstieg behindert wurden.

Interesting tasks

Aufgaben werden inzwischen leider meistens top-down vorgegeben. Das vorhandene Wissen aus den Fachabteilungen wird nicht mehr genutzt, mit sichtbar negativen Auswirkungen auf das Unternehmen.

What I like about the employer

The mix of startup culture and increasing professionalism. You get flexibility, interesting work, international collaboration, and a lot of responsibility early on. The people are approachable and there are many opportunities to grow.

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

It would be great to create more incentives for people to spend time together onsite, because collaboration and culture are strongest when people actually meet in person. Besides that, continuing to improve transparency during bigger changes would help employees feel even more involved.

Working atmosphere

The atmosphere is pretty much what you would expect from a modern startup that is growing into a more established company. People are very approachable and the environment is relaxed, but at the same time the company has a really nice office in Stuttgart and organizes a lot of events and activities. There’s a good balance between flexibility and professionalism.

A lot of people work remotely, which is great, but sometimes the office can feel a bit empty during quieter weeks. On the other hand, when more people are around, the energy is really good. I personally enjoy the international collaboration a lot, especially between Europe and the US. If you like intercultural teamwork, that’s definitely a plus here.

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The company has a good reputation overall, especially within the startup and SaaS environment in Germany. Of course there are bigger and more well-known brands in Stuttgart or Chicago, but within its niche the company is definitely recognized and respected.

Work-Life Balance

The pace is definitely faster than what you might know from larger corporations. It’s not the kind of place where everything moves slowly or where you can fully switch off all the time. But if you enjoy a dynamic environment and want to grow quickly, it can actually be very motivating.

Career/Professional development

There are career paths in place and development conversations happen regularly with managers. I feel supported in terms of personal growth and there are opportunities to develop quickly if you take initiative.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits are fair, even if they are probably not at the level of huge corporations. Overall I would still consider the package competitive for a startup/scale-up environment.

Environmental and social responsibility

Nothing particularly outstanding, but overall okay from my perspective.

Collegiality

I think this depends a bit on the team, but in my experience the team spirit is very good. Even though we work remotely quite often, there are still many opportunities to exchange ideas and collaborate closely. People are supportive and approachable.

Interaction with older colleagues

We don’t have that many older colleagues overall, but my experiences have been positive. I never noticed any unfair treatment.

Leadership behavior

I really enjoy working with my manager. I get regular feedback, we openly discuss my development, and communication feels honest and authentic. I never had the feeling that topics are avoided and overall there is a strong focus on growth and trust.

Working conditions

The working conditions are very good. The equipment is modern and high quality, the office is centrally located in Stuttgart and easy to reach, and there is flexibility to work from home. The company also puts effort into making onsite time meaningful with team activities and events.

Communication

Communication from management is generally transparent and honest. Leadership shares updates about where the company stands, what is going well, and also where challenges exist. Especially recently, there has been more focus on strategy and clearer communication around priorities and direction.

Of course, during times of change you always wish for more information or earlier communication, but I also understand that not everything is finalized immediately. Overall, I feel the company handles change in a reasonable and professional way.

Equality

Like in many IT companies, there are still more men than women overall, especially in technical areas. But from my experience people are treated equally and respectfully. Personally, I would still like to see more women in leadership positions in the future.

Interesting tasks

One thing that definitely doesn’t get boring here is the work itself. The role continuously evolves and you naturally take on more responsibility over time. If you are proactive, there are a lot of opportunities to contribute beyond your original job description and grow very quickly.

What I like about the employer

- Flat hierarchies and approachable leadership team
- Trust from day one
- Modern office and good equipment
- Regular team events (onsite + hybrid)
- Opportunities to contribute own ideas

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

As MP grows, maintaining transparency across all teams will continue to be important.
Keep investing in the right tools & systems to keep efficiency high

Working atmosphere

People treat each other with respect. I felt like a part of the team from the very first day.

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I enjoy being part of MP!

Work-Life Balance

I appreciate the flexibility I have at MP - working in a hybrid set-up allows for a work-life-balance that suits me

Career/Professional development

People Team just launched a new L&D set-up - it now suits the companys & employees needs much better. Already had the opportunity to participate in some trainings - really helpful!
Career Paths have been launched last year - great piece of guidance

Salary/Benefits

Very fair compensation + many benefits are offered

Environmental and social responsibility

MP is aware of sustainability and social topics and is moving in the right direction.

Collegiality

Strong sense of teamwork. Can approach everyone and ask for help or advice.

Leadership behavior

I feel comfortable speaking up, sharing feedback & idea. My manager supports me in my growth - not something I take for granted

Working conditions

office is centrally located & modern. Excellent work euqipment (choice of Windows or Apple Devices).

Communication

Important topics are shared transparently. Feedback is always welcomed and encouraged

Interesting tasks

MP is in an exciting stage of growth - things evolve quickly, always something new to learn

What I like about the employer

People, product & location

What I dislike about the employer

What I like about the employer

Good learning experience. Mainly learned what I dont want from a workplace. Also very good at selling itself.

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

Treat people like humans, not headcount. Be more open. Pay fairly for the same work. Less micromanagement. Less hire and fire. More trust. Not rocket science.

Working atmosphere

Started off with a good vibe. Didnt last. Bad people decisions killed the mood pretty fast.

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Looks great from the outside. Thats about it.

Work-Life Balance

Micromanaged to death. Long hours. Very American hire and fire mindset.

Career/Professional development

This was not a relevant topic. Even though they promise a lot.

Salary/Benefits

All about how you negotiate at the start. New hires sometimes earn way more. Loyalty doesnt pay.

Environmental and social responsibility

Hard core capitalism. People come second.

Collegiality

Trust is gone. Effort isnt rewarded. Used to help each other out. Now everyone just looks after themselves.

Interaction with older colleagues

fine

Leadership behavior

Some decent managers, but top leadership is the problem. Pressure rolls downhill, hands are tied.

Working conditions

You get used to hire and fire. Probably shouldnt, but you do.

Communication

Rough. Lots of rumours, very little clarity. Management reacts instead of communicating.

Equality

Same jobs, very different pay. Talking about salaries is clearly not encouraged.

Interesting tasks

Sounds exciting on paper. Reality check comes quickly.

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

viel gelaber um vertrauen. echtes vertrauen bekommt keiner

Working atmosphere

man fühlt sich nicht mehr wohl

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viel schein

Work-Life Balance

viele arbeiten deutlich mehr als 40 stunden dafür gibts kaum wertschätzung und 0 Perspektive. daher gehen gute leute

Career/Professional development

wer denkt man kann hier vorankommen wird sich bald täuschen. man wird sehr kleingehalten

Collegiality

Eigentlich sind gute leute da. Durch schlechte führung, ungleiche behandlung schwindet auch der zusammenhalt unter den kollegen

Leadership behavior

es wird nicht mit positiver motivation gearbeitet lieber mit druck da man ja geld hat zahlt man der nächsten nummer eben mehr

Communication

schleierhafte kommunikation von der unternehmensführung. es werden komische entscheidungen getroffen.

Equality

keine fairen gehaltsstrukturen zwischen abteilungen

What I like about the employer

Top Produkt geiles Team.

What I dislike about the employer

Suggestions for improvement

Transparenz ist glaube ich das Key-Word.

Ich denke mal durch den neuen SD-DACH hat sich da einiges verbessert.

Working atmosphere

Nicht motivierendes und förderndes Umfeld.

Image

Es kommt glaube ich auf die Abteilung an und wieviel dieser einzelne MA Versntwortung hat. Image der Firma TOP doch Management Ebene ist eher ein Bedarfsfall dieser man sich gerne mal reflektierend annehmen kann.

Career/Professional development

Zu meiner Zeit war dies nie die Rede.

Salary/Benefits

Da ist so einiges schief gelaufen….

Environmental and social responsibility

So gut wie kein Papier.

Collegiality

Ich habe das Team geliebt, viele Macher die mir was beigebracht haben.

Interaction with older colleagues

Üblich

Leadership behavior

Intransparent, nicht ehrlich, Vereinbarungen werden nicht gehalten. Man wird nicht gefördert.

Working conditions

Arbeitsnorm

Communication

Intransparent

Equality

Naja zudem was ich beobachtet haben bei anderen Kollegen oder wie lange so ein Prozess gedauert hat zur Gleichberechtigung ist schon schade.

Interesting tasks

Leider Zuviel Mikromanagement das diese interessant blieben.

What I dislike about the employer

Working atmosphere

Wird immer schlechter, da man der Geschäftsführung nicht mehr vertrauen kann

Image

Nach außen hin gut, es wird viel vertuscht was im Unternehmen und mit den Mitarbeitern passiert

Work-Life Balance

Viele Überstunden, Arbeit am Wochenende, kein Ausgleich. Auch wenn gesagt wird, man soll selbst auf den Überstundenausgleich achten, funktioniert das nicht, da es zu viel Arbeit für zu wenig Mitarbeiter gibt

Leadership behavior

Kein Vertrauen von der Führungsebene zu den Mitarbeitern (Micromanagement)

Communication

Es wird viel versprochen, aber nie wahr gemacht (z.B. Gehalt, mehr Wertschätzung, etc.).

Salary/Benefits

Obstkorb ist da, bringt einem aber nichts, wenn das Gehalt nicht zu der Erfahrung, den Aufgaben und Jobtitel passt

Equality

Keine Gleichberechtigung für die Mitarbeiter (Unterschiedliche Gehälter trotz gleichem Abschluss, gleicher Arbeitserfahrung und gleichem Jobtitel/Aufgaben)