A textbook example of bad leadership and how it leads to a toxic atmosphere
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Drop the buzzword-bingo, check your egos, learn to appreciate real values instead of superficial self-representation and toxic hustle culture. That‘s so last century.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
I felt very unappreciated and pressured as an employee even though my work and skills had been acknowledged.
Image
I‘d never recommend anybody to work at/with studiomem.
Work-Life-Balance
Working overtime (also on weekends/holidays) was seen as a proof of productivity and motivation. Most employees were sick all the time and still at work.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
If they like you they praise you to the skies. If they don‘t - well, they will make you feel it. Unprofessional behavior leading to a toxic, unwelcoming atmosphere.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
Actually there were only young people.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Passive-aggressiveness, promoting toxic positivity to manipulate employees into self-deprecation, discussing private issues at work (agency run by married couple) and playing ‚good cop bad cop‘ to put pressure on employees
Arbeitsbedingungen
Had to bring my own equipment.
Kommunikation
On a positive note: You could ask for feedback frequently. The negative side: this availability was also tied to micro-management.
Gehalt/Benefits
Low wages (especially considering all the overtime) and squeezing even more out of job starters with low-paying ‚Trainee‘ positions
Interessante Aufgaben
Projects were okay-ish for a lower tier design agency.