MPB 

GmbH

Bewertungen

Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich

Not enough benefits. No motivation to go “above and beyond”. You need to use your personal phone to access work related accounts.

Verbesserungsvorschläge

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Karriere/Weiterbildung

Not transparent on how promotions happen. No possibility of growing professionally unless liked by somebody on a superior position.

Gehalt/Benefits

Pays below average.

Kommunikation

Poor communication from management/leadership.

Interessante Aufgaben

They expect you to do more than what your job description says.

Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich

Team collaboration
No time wasted in unnecessary meetings
Yearly get-together in the headquarter in the UK
Good office equipment
A mission you can get behind: sustainability

Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich

Micromanaged feeling, for example when you have to ask your doctor for an attendance note to hand in to your lead to explain your absence.
No flexibility for office days, Mondays and Wednesdays are fixed and so are the working times
Unclear career paths and promotion rounds
Insufficient benefits

Verbesserungsvorschläge

Arbeitsatmosphäre

When unexpected redundancies happened, management announced there would be initiatives to increase team morale. 2 months later, no updates about any of these initiatives have been shared. Generally I enjoy my time at work, but it's not the type of place to stay for many years and plan your future in.

Work-Life-Balance

On office days, almost everyone leaves the office right on time and anyone doing overtime is asked why they are still there. It's clear that you are not expected to work overtime - deadlines can be pushed. If you do work at an event after hours, you get to take this time off.

Karriere/Weiterbildung

Career paths or possibilities are not clear and not discussed. When you do get promoted (which thankfully has happened) it comes as a surprise. Promotions also occur randomly throughout the year, adding to the intransparent nature of decision-making and uncertainty. I wouldn't recommend staying super long at this place.

Gehalt/Benefits

MPB pays below average. When they do pay you an average salary, you're probably one of the better paid members of your team, which holds you back for raises as the rest are more in need of one.

Kollegenzusammenhalt

There are really nice people in the office and generally when topics get presented, people react enthusiastically. This creates a very supportive atmosphere. The colleagues make working at MPB enjoyable.

Umgang mit älteren Kollegen

I don't actually have an example of this as everyone is fairly young.

Arbeitsbedingungen

The office building struggles in summer. We've gone for a while without an office manager which has had a direct impact on the quality of the office (broken coffee machine, missing fire trainings)

Kommunikation

Missing communication about how promotions are decided, no talks about career progression. The career framework with differences between job levels is not actively shared and even treated with a level of secrecy ("your job level isn't high enough to have access to this document).

Gleichberechtigung

There are lots of women in higher positions.

Interessante Aufgaben

Ideas are welcomed and depending on your manager, there is a lot of freedom to execute them without having to go through a whole sign-off process.

Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich

MPB isn’t the worst place to work, but it’s not the best either. It has potential, but a lot of that depends on whether leadership listens to employees and makes necessary changes. If you’re looking for a job that pays the bills and offers some exposure to the photography industry, it might be okay. But if you’re looking for long-term career growth, competitive pay, and a truly engaging work culture, you might want to explore other options.

Verbesserungsvorschläge

Arbeitsatmosphäre

The atmosphere within the Berlin office is, well, a bit tense, especially when certain managers are present. Conversations tend to be minimal, leading to a somewhat strained environment.

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Externally, MPB presents itself as an innovative and forward-thinking company. Internally, it doesn’t always live up to that image. The brand is strong in the photography world, but working behind the scenes doesn’t always reflect the same level of excitement.

Work-Life-Balance

The company maintains fixed working hours until at least 5:30 PM, and, unfortunately, any overtime isn't compensated. This structure can make achieving a healthy work-life balance somewhat challenging.

Karriere/Weiterbildung

Opportunities for career advancement exist; however, there's a noticeable lack of structured training programs. Additionally, the company doesn't offer many perks or benefits to support employee growth.

Gehalt/Benefits

The salary is… okay. It’s not terrible, but it’s definitely not competitive for Berlin’s cost of living, especially considering the level of responsibility. There are no real performance-based bonuses or meaningful raises, which makes long-term motivation difficult. Benefits exist, but they’re pretty standard—nothing that stands out.

Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein

MPB positions itself as a sustainable business, which makes sense given its focus on second-hand camera gear. However, it sometimes feels like sustainability is more of a marketing tool than a deep company value. There are no significant internal initiatives promoting sustainability beyond the core business model.

Kollegenzusammenhalt

While there's potential for strong teamwork, the current environment sometimes feels like it's "team against team," which can hinder collaboration.

Vorgesetztenverhalten

There have been instances where management decisions, such as unexpected employee terminations, have left many feeling uncertain about their job security.

Arbeitsbedingungen

The office has faced challenges like noise disruptions due to nearby construction. Additionally, employees have been encouraged to use their personal phones for work purposes, which isn't ideal.

Kommunikation

There's a perception that the teams from the UK treat the German team in a somewhat condescending manner. Moreover, local leadership seems to struggle with asserting authority, leading to communication breakdowns.

Gleichberechtigung

Diversity is improving, but there are still gaps. The leadership team could do more to ensure a truly inclusive culture, rather than just ticking the right boxes. Pay gaps and promotional opportunities could also be more transparent.

Interessante Aufgaben

The actual work can be interesting, depending on your role. As an Account Manager, you get to work with customers, solve problems, and engage with the photography community. However, there’s a fair amount of repetitive tasks, and sometimes you’re expected to handle more than what’s in your job description.

Verbesserungsvorschläge

Arbeitsatmosphäre

Nette Kollegen, distanzierte Geschäftsführung

Karriere/Weiterbildung

Kaum

Gehalt/Benefits

Erschreckend geringe Gehälter. Keine Anerkennung guter Leistungen.

Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein

Greenwashing und Lohndumping

Kollegenzusammenhalt

Im engen Team ja, im weiteren Sinne nein

Vorgesetztenverhalten

Fair (direkte vorgesetzte)

Kommunikation

Sehr spärlich

Interessante Aufgaben

Kaum

Verbesserungsvorschläge

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MPB zeigt eine sehr offene Unternehmenskultur. Geschlechtergleichheit, Herkunft, Religion oder sozialer Status. MPB ist ein nachhaltiges Unternehmen, dass sich nicht nur nach außen hin platziert, sondern auch mit internen Prozessen auf Nachhaltigkeit achtet und fördert.

Work-Life-Balance

MPB verfügt über eine 37,5Std. Woche, die tägliche Arbeitszeit liegt zwischen 09:00-17:30h. Hier könnte das Prinzip (erledige deine Arbeit in deiner Zeit) besser angewendet werden.
MPB verfügt über ein hybrides Arbeitsmodell, einige Tage im Office, der Rest von zu Hause. Diese Tage sind fix und können nicht verändert werden, ausnahmen werden sehr selten gemacht und nur mit einem triftigen Grund.

Gehalt/Benefits

Die einzigen Benefits, die der Arbeitgeber bereitstellt, sind Obstkörbe.
Das Gehalt ist im Vergleich zu ähnlichen Postionen "Gut".

Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein

Nachhaltigkeit ist hier nicht nur Image, von Partnerschaften mit One Tree Planted, bis zu CO2 Offset Servern, zu 100% plastikfreier Verpackung und weiteren Maßnahmen

Kollegenzusammenhalt

Die Kolleg:innen machen den Job erst so richtig besonders. Unter den Kolleg:innen sind richtige Freundschaften entstanden und du kannst dich freuen zur Arbeit zu gehen.

Umgang mit älteren Kollegen

Das Durchschnittsalter der Berlin Branch würde ich auf ca. 35 Jahren schätzen, daher sehr jung. Einzig das Verhalten zu jüngeren Personen ist aus meiner Sicht etwas schwierig zu beurteilen. Die HR-Abteilung setzt Dinge um, die eher einer kleinen Personengruppe (47+Jahre) einen Vorteil verschafft, als sich für Benefits einzusetzen, die der Allgemeinheit dienen kann.

Kommunikation

Es finden wöchentliche Meetings statt, 1:1 und Quartalsmeetings bei denen größere Updates gegeben werden.

Gleichberechtigung

MPB hat eine interne Studie zur Gleichberechtigung sowie Gender Pay Gap erstellt. Wir haben sehr viele Weiblich gelesene Personen in Führungspositionen, welches wirklich lobenswert ist.

Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich

Tolle Lage.

Verbesserungsvorschläge

Arbeitsatmosphäre

Viel Stress

Kollegenzusammenhalt

Eine Schlagengrube.

Vorgesetztenverhalten

Sagen das eine und machen was anderes. Ehrliche Worte wirst du hier nicht finden.

Kommunikation

Das eine wird gesagt, dass andere wird getan.