- Great career progression: way more effective than in most similar places, both for vertical and lateral moves
- Very data-oriented: could be a pro and con depending on your working style, but definitely makes stakeholder management easier
- A truly inclusive and respectful work environment, at least in Berlin
- Great shares package from senior roles: it's a public company, so you can get a cash return from Q1
Minpunten
- Remote policy could be better (50/50), though at the moment no-one's rushed back to the office
- Management-heavy: good for your career progression, but hopefully there will be more IC tracks if you're planning to stay in your current role
Reactie van HelloFresh
4y
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
We are glad to hear that you are having the kind of positive experience we want every employee to have at HelloFresh!
Learning & Career Progression is very important to us, so it’s great to get this feedback from you.
Thank you & best regards,
MD & Your HelloFresh HR Team
Flexible hybrid environment. In-office requirement is 50% of the month, but there is significant autonomy in how those days are scheduled (eg. you can decide to condense your in-office days the first 2 weeks of the month, and work remotely for the next 2 weeks).
Minpunten
1- Compensation (particularly base salary) is significantly below market. Reliance on RSU as a major component of the compensation package is problematic, given the company’s stock has severely plummeted over the last 5 years (and continues to do so).
2- Professional development is virtually non-existent. Internal promotions are rare (even for top performers) and highly political.
3- Constant reorganizations and frequent layoffs. It is difficult to feel secure in your position when entire teams are being phased out every few months.
4- Toxic and fear-driven culture. There is a prevalent culture of backchannel feedback and a palpable, constant sense of fear regarding job security and retaliation.
5- Unsustainable business model, still. Service is overly reliant on discounting and promotions, which has negatively impacted brand perception and long-term customer value. Path to sustainable growth is unclear. Leadership also doesn't seem to know what to do, as they frequently pivot strategy, with new directions introduced every few months (if not every few weeks). This lack of consistency creates a sense of instability and leaves teams feeling as though the company lacks a cohesive, long-term vision.
6- Leadership tone. Leaders often lack respect for both employees and the customer base (it is common for them to make derogatory and insulting comments in business meetings about customers who cancel their service).
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Reactie van HelloFresh
2w
Hello, thank you for bringing this to light. At HelloFresh, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees. Any behavior involving harassment or discrimination is thoroughly investigated under our zero-tolerance policy. Please consider contacting us directly at hf-feedback@hellofresh.com so we can address your concerns via the appropriate channels and process.
Thank you & best regards,
DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team