Toxic culture, poor leadership, and zero accountability – proceed with caution
Pros
Toxic Behaviour & Culture - Emotional manipulation and bullying are normalized. - People who speak up or perform well are ironically penalized with more work or unfair treatment. - Little to no effort from leadership to engage or motivate employees. - Career progression depends more on internal connections than merit. “Who you know” often outweighs “what you know.” - Problems are rarely owned by management; blame is passed around to protect certain individuals. - Troublemakers create issues and then shift responsibility to others. - Poor Leadership at Senior Levels - Senior Managers (SM) and above are seen as ineffective, unapproachable, and uninspiring. Communication Breakdowns - Poor internal communication both within and across departments. - Misalignment and confusion are common due to unclear messaging. Dysfunctional HR Department - HR Business Partners are often rude, unprofessional, and lack basic understanding of their roles. - Some HR roles seem redundant or have unclear scopes, leading to inefficiencies. - Many long-timers refuse to adapt to new systems or global processes. New hires are often tasked with cleaning up legacy messes, while being challenged or sidelined.
Cons
- Stable salary (if you’re just looking for a paycheck and can ignore the politics). - Few new employees do carry strong knowledge (though most don't stay on long because of the environment).