TRM a Good Employer!?
Arbeitsatmosphäre
In general, the working atmosphere is very positive. Colleagues get along well and there is a friendly, cooperative spirit. However, this dynamic tends to shift when the supervisor is present, which can create a more reserved environment.
Kommunikation
Due to the high number of team meetings, one-on-one sessions can occasionally lack content, with moments of silence arising simply because all relevant topics have already been covered.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
The sense of camaraderie among colleagues is truly outstanding. There is nothing that needs improvement in this regard. This applies both to direct team members and to colleagues from other departments.
Work-Life-Balance
There is certainly a high workload, but the team supports each other well, which makes a big difference. One clear advantage is the flexibility to work either from home or from the office, which is greatly appreciated.
That said, as already mentioned, working life would be significantly easier with stronger leadership. It’s quite telling that many team members feel noticeably more at ease during the supervisor’s absence.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
If I could, I would give zero stars.
Our experience with the current supervisor does not fully reflect the values we associate with TOMRA.
We have been asked to bypass guidelines from other departments, which puts us in a difficult position. Not following these, leads to criticism.
Verbal agreements are made but then later denied or forgotten. Feedback on mistakes tends to be repetitive and could be more constructive.
There is a noticeable lack of transparency, and as a result, trust and mutual respect within the team have been significantly affected.
There are a few leaders who appear to interpret the concept of work-life balance in a way that leans more heavily toward personal time. While employees are expected to follow certain rules, some supervisors do not always adhere to these standards themselves.
Furthermore, a small number of long-standing managers could benefit from reviewing and adjusting their approach to working with female colleagues. However, these instances are exceptions rather than the general practice.
Interessante Aufgaben
Tasks are increasingly subject to close monitoring, and micromanagement has become more and more apparent over time.
Gleichberechtigung
From my perspective, TOMRA has made considerable efforts to uphold and further promote equality within the company.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
I’ve had no negative experiences with younger colleagues and can truly say that interactions here are marked by mutual respect and politeness.
Arbeitsbedingungen
Overall, the workplace is highly modern. The new building was designed with an open-plan concept, which admittedly takes some getting used to. Since the cyber-attack, the whiteboards and printers have not yet been fully reintegrated into the network, which can be inconvenient.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
From what I’ve observed, there is definitely a strong awareness of environmental and social responsibility. Organic fruit is provided, and waste is properly sorted. On a broader level, TOMRA aims to be part of the solution to global challenges, not part of the problem.
Gehalt/Benefits
There is definitely a need for change in this area. From what I’ve heard, some changes may already be on the horizon.
At the moment, there are roles that come with high salaries but relatively few demands, while others require a solid level of expertise without receiving the corresponding recognition or compensation.
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From my perspective, being a TOMRA employee is something to be proud of, as the company’s values are ones I can fully stand behind. The level of innovation happening behind the scenes is also truly impressive.
It’s just a bit of a shame that, in general, we are still relatively unknown.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
There are departments where professional development is clearly supported and encouraged.
In contrast, my department does not currently offer comparable opportunities, which may be related to leadership decisions. Although employees are encouraged to take initiative, when concrete requests are made, the response is often that no budget is available.
It is known that other departments have specific budgets allocated for training and development. In our case, it appears that these resources are being directed elsewhere.