Lack of inclusion, poor management, and unprofessional offboarding overshadow everything else
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Flexible working conditions and decent technical setup.
Some talented individuals who genuinely try to do their best despite structural issues.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Extremely poor communication and HR processes.
Lack of inclusion and professional cohesion.
Leadership that talks but does not manage.
Sales teams losing deals due to missing skills and preparation.
MVPs prioritising their personal brand over company success.
Abrupt contract termination without explanation, follow‑up, or payment of expenses.
Being treated as if I had done something unethical, despite supporting other teams and working with incomplete deal information.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Establish real leadership and management discipline — not just talk.
Fix communication processes, especially around HR, offboarding, and internal coordination.
Ensure MVPs and senior staff work for the company’s success, not their personal brand.
Invest in proper sales training; losing deals due to basic mistakes is avoidable.
Build an inclusive culture where contributions matter more than personal circles.
Honour contractual obligations, including paying expenses and conducting proper exit processes.
Create a long‑term strategy if the company intends to hand over leadership in the future.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
The overall atmosphere felt fragmented and inconsistent. Teams operated in silos, and there was little sense of shared purpose or cohesion. Instead of collaboration, there was a noticeable level of internal competition and exclusivity that made day‑to‑day work unnecessarily stressful.
Kommunikation
Communication was one of the weakest areas. Important information was often missing, delayed, or contradictory. When my contract was terminated, neither HR nor the team provided any explanation or follow‑up. Emails went unanswered, and I was not even given the opportunity to say goodbye to colleagues. This level of communication is far below professional standards.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
There was limited team cohesion. Certain individuals — including MVPs — appeared to work more for their own personal brand than for the company’s success. Some colleagues displayed exclusive behaviour, and collaboration often depended on personal circles rather than professional alignment.
Work-Life-Balance
Workload fluctuated unpredictably, and expectations were unclear. Supporting teams in other regions (including the US) often required additional effort without proper coordination or recognition.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Leadership lacked structure, accountability, and management discipline. The presales director enjoyed talking but did not demonstrate the leadership or organisational skills needed to run a high‑performing team. Decisions were made without context, and feedback loops were nonexistent.
Interessante Aufgaben
Some tasks were interesting, but many deals were handed over with missing discovery, unclear requirements, or faulty inputs. This made it difficult to deliver quality work and created unnecessary friction.
Gleichberechtigung
Despite having employees from different backgrounds, the company struggled with inclusion and equal contribution. Some individuals were kept in roles where they added little value, while others were excluded from key discussions or opportunities.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
There was no structured approach to supporting or integrating colleagues of different ages. Interactions varied widely depending on the team and individual personalities.
Arbeitsbedingungen
Technically, the working setup was fine. Tools and systems were generally adequate, and remote work was possible. This was one of the few areas that functioned reasonably well.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
thanks to some colleagues , this is going well.
Gehalt/Benefits
As a contractor, I experienced significant issues. My contract was cancelled abruptly, and even my outstanding expenses were not paid. This is unacceptable and reflects poorly on the company’s financial and HR processes.
Image
Externally, the company tries to present itself as a strong Microsoft partner. Internally, however, the lack of structure, poor sales execution, and internal politics undermine that image. Losing important deals has become a pattern.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
Sales staff lacked essential skills, and leadership did not address these gaps with a development plan.