Toxic Work Culture - Save Yourself the Hassle - Anonymous employee Own Company Employee Review

1.0
Jun 21, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- The office location is convenient. - Some colleagues are genuinely nice and supportive.

Cons

- Toxic Work Culture: The work environment is incredibly toxic. Managers form cliques and play favourites, creating a hostile and untrustworthy atmosphere. - Lack of Trust: There's a pervasive lack of trust across all levels. Employees are frequently thrown under the bus to cover for management's mistakes. - Spreadsheet-Focused Management: Managers are more focused on spreadsheets and numbers than on the well-being and development of their team. This leads to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary stress. - Inappropriate Relationships: There are instances of employees having inappropriate relationships with managers, leading to favouritism and further eroding trust and morale. - Revolving Door: The company has a high turnover rate. The best employees leave, and the pattern continues as the toxic environment drives talent away. - Large, Isolated Office: The office is too large, causing teams to work in silos. There is little to no cross-team collaboration, which stifles innovation and productivity. - Poor SDR Management: SDRs (Sales Development Representatives) are badly managed and not aligned strategically with the rest of the sales team. This misalignment leads to inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

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Own Company Response
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At Own, fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment is a top priority, and we’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t reflected these values. We’re committed to addressing concerns around team dynamics, trust, and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure every employee feels supported, valued, and set up for success. We are actively working to improve cross-team collaboration and transparency, and take claims about the work environment seriously. If you’re comfortable, we encourage you to reach out to your HR Business Partner or peopleteam@owndata.com so we can better understand your experience and work towards a solution.

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