Fear-Based Work Culture - Anonymous employee Glassdoor Employee Review

1.0
Aug 24, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Location is nice, next to land preserve / ocean with wildlife. Lunch is provided everyday, snacks, small gym, yoga and Crossfit classes.

Cons

This company does not represent its product. The working environment is one of the most toxic I have ever experienced. HR violations are abound and most do not report due to the fear based culture. Higher up managers are known for extremely inappropriate acts and it is astonishing how it is accepted. There are GOOD people at Glassdoor who work extremely hard and their only reward is to be told they arent working hard enough. Emotional deflation is common. After leaving Glassdoor and joining another company I couldn't believe the difference. Being in a positive environment where you are supported and not afraid is incredible. My hope is that others escape Glassdoor and find bliss elsewhere.

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Glassdoor Response
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Your feedback is incredibly important and I thank you for your candor. I am concerned to learn about what you call violations and if you’re open to it, I’d welcome a conversation to discuss in detail. We believe all employees should be treated with dignity and respect and if there's anything happening that could be classified as inappropriate, we want to be alerted so we can address it immediately. And, we certainly never want any employee to be fearful. At Glassdoor, we put people first and work hard to create a culture that transparent, open and direct, where everyone has a voice and diversity of thought is welcomed. I am sorry your experience here didn't deliver on this commitment. I appreciate you calling out your concerns and hope you'll take me up on my invitation to have a confidential conversation. I wish you great success in your new job.

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