Toxic culture, retaliatory leadership, and misleading incentives — avoid at all costs - werkgeversreview Senior Associate bij Technomics

Leadership operates with a culture of favoritism and manipulation. The much-touted 3-year, $30K PDP bonus is a bait-and-switch—many are pushed out or strategically denied payouts through opaque and rigged processes for their "chosen". Even top performers aren’t safe. Instead of addressing serious issues like cybersecurity breaches or employee burnout, leadership promotes juvenile distractions—cartoons, inflatable animals, and performative “fun” that many find unprofessional and tone-deaf. HR is compromised by conflicts of interest, routinely protects underperforming managers, and retaliates against employees who raise valid concerns—all while fostering a culture of gossip among leadership. Recent resignations speak volumes: those who report problems are ignored or pushed out, while toxic managers are shielded. Over-supervision is relentless. Some team leads are overloaded, disengaged, and ineffective under pressure. Their lack of people skills and strategic vision only worsens morale in an already high-turnover environment with terminations and resignations combined. Salaries are well below market value, and Employee Appreciation Month was a farce—no recognition, no gratitude, just business as usual. This is not a place for professionals seeking growth, respect, or integrity. People deserve far better.