Great Culture During COVID Boost, but Not Great After - werkgeversreview Senior Data Scientist bij HelloFresh

2,0
29 aug 2025
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Pluspunten

* Some interesting DS problems * Excellent Tech Stack * Mostly intelligent and amiable colleagues and stakeholders * Discounts on products * HelloFresh portfolio thrived during COVID lockdown and a few years after, and culture was nice. * Nice pace; more than 40 hours per week was rare

Minpunten

* Demand for products started declining in late 2023 and continued. This created unreasonable pressure on the Data Science and Data Engineering teams, among other teams. * Hybrid Policy enforced in late 2023 with 2.5 days office per week required. * Some employees exempt from Hybrid Policy, majority were not. * Round of layoffs/forcing employees out in Spring 2025 (and a few more). * Not many opportunities for career growth in the DS/DE cohorts.

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Reactie van HelloFresh
10mo
Hey there, we understand how important it is to address these types of concerns, and we deeply value your willingness to share your thoughts. At HelloFresh, we strive for a culture of respect and inclusion. Please feel free to reach out to us at hf-feedback@hellofresh.com to provide additional insights so we can address this matter with care and attention. Thank you & best regards, DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team

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5,0
7 jul 2026
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Pluspunten

Nice supervisor/ Fernando/ supporter/ very helpful

Minpunten

Lunch is only 30 minutes not enough time

1,0
13 jun 2026
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Pluspunten

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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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
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