High turnover, weak leadership, and a blame-driven culture - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Cundall

1,0
14 dec 2025
Anonieme werknemer
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

* Well-known consultancy with a strong external brand * Some technically interesting work, depending on team

Minpunten

I worked at Cundall’s London office and it was a deeply negative experience. Much of the team had already left before I joined, which was not disclosed during the hiring process. The team I was in appeared to be in a desperate recruitment phase, bringing in a number of new hires with little structure. This led to confusion, internal politics, and newly hired senior staff jockeying for power rather than working collaboratively. The culture is toxic and driven by blame and finger-pointing. Management micromanages extensively, junior staff are treated like children, and there is little trust or psychological safety. Partners appear largely absent from setting clear direction or taking ownership, which results in a lack of leadership and accountability throughout the team. Cundall is very effective at promoting a glossy, values-led image on LinkedIn, but the internal reality is very different. I regretted joining within two weeks. I would not recommend this company to others.

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5,0
17 sep 2017
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Pluspunten

Great support team and I was always busy with tasks to complete

Minpunten

Due to the variety of different projects each for a short amount of time, getting to know people well was difficult!

2,0
6 jun 2026
Anonieme werknemer
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

There are genuinely knowledgeable and capable people here, with strong technical expertise to learn from across the business. The early careers learning and development programme is a real strength: it gave me structured opportunities to practise skills on the job, understand my own working style, and develop professionally. Many colleagues are warm and approachable, and there are good relationships to be found across the wider organisation. My line manager also made real efforts to support me.

Minpunten

Team culture can vary a lot depending where you land. In some teams the management style leans toward micromanagement, and there can be limited room to take genuine ownership of your work or to correct mistakes independently before they escalate. The culture in places blurs the line between colleagues and close friends, which won't suit everyone — those who prefer clearer professional boundaries may find it a difficult fit.

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