A sinking ship
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
The headquarter is a nice place to work.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
While the office itself is well-maintained and HR is doing what they can to support employees, the overall culture at headquarters was heavily influenced by gossip and internal power plays. For anyone seeking a collaborative, transparent environment, this can be challenging, though those comfortable with office drama and close oversight may find it manageable.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Overall, while there were positive aspects, including exposure to international accounts and some strong colleagues, improvements in leadership transparency, fair promotion practices, and a focus on long-term strategy are crucial to enhance the overall employee experience.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
The team atmosphere could be divisive, with gossip and cliques influencing day-to-day interactions. In some cases, colleagues would no longer greet each other, and office conversations often carried negative undertones.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Leadership was affected by the Peter Principle in several areas, and micromanagement was common. Decision-making often favored “yes-men” and opportunists, leaving less space for constructive challenge or independent thinking. After a wave of performance-related terminations, it became clear that some of these decisions were used to manage optics rather than address actual performance issues.
Arbeitsbedingungen
There was a strong presence of internal politics, where some individuals were promoted very quickly, often due to personal connections or office dynamics, while others were subtly encouraged to disengage or quietly exit.
Gehalt/Benefits
Is under the market Salary.
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The conferences are helping the company.
Strategic planning had notable gaps: the company had not conducted a proper market analysis for five years, which led to overhiring in 2025 and subsequent layoffs. This left behind employees who adapted, complied, or navigated office politics, rather than those necessarily most capable or innovative
Karriere/Weiterbildung
Budget were cut.