Extravaganza of mental illnesses of top management - werkgeversreview Ruby On Rails Developer bij Salt Edge

Only a handful of competent employees, who are basically workplace superheroes without capes.

If you’ve ever dreamt of a career where your main KPI is the art of cheek-kissing, congratulations, you've found your calling! The company proudly offers unlimited smoking breaks, presumably because productivity is so last season. As for communication, you’ll enjoy a cutting-edge gossip network run by the Chief Pretend Officer & Co. They advertise a “free-speech, great-ideas” environment, which naturally, doesn’t exist. Financially, the place is aggressively vintage. Think museum-grade budgeting. Salary raises are symbolic gestures, best suited for dwarfs. HR? A fascinating collection of individuals whose core competencies include gaslighting workshops, passive-aggressive communication, and hiring their mates. Those glowing online reviews? Ah yes, it's the team’s extracurricular creative-writing practice. The only way to escape is by running down the stairs, because the elevator reached the retirement age and you can get stuck on your way to freedom.

-The company works in a fascinating industry with a lot of untapped potential. -There are some truly smart and capable people here who are committed to doing good work. -New policies are being introduced to bring more structure around things like remote work, sick leave, and compensation. These changes seem aimed at creating more clarity and consistency, but yet to be seen. -The focus on accountability is starting to show, and there’s a sense that performance is becoming more valued.

-The company is clearly in transition, and not all changes are being received well — some employees seem resistant, which creates tension. -Leadership at the top feels misaligned, and decisions can take a long time to be made, which slows progress. -Communication around the changes could be improved. It’s not always clear why certain decisions are made or what the long-term direction is. -Some of the recent shifts in policy have sparked frustration, though they don’t seem to negatively affect those who are performing well.