A BAD Experience - stay away! - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Web Summit

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23 jun 2017
Anonieme werknemer
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Pluspunten

Literally NONE! A very bad experience, stressful environment and a very poor culture. High turnover, management set wrong expectations from the beginning, just to attract talent...they leave though within the first quarter, so I'm not sure what's the point...?

Minpunten

Poor pay, No training, No life balance. 24/7 work during events - cheapest accommodation booked during events for staff, we had cockroaches in our hotel room in Lisbon during WebSummit. Unexperienced management and NO HR in at WebSummit +130 people, new office opening but no HR Manager! Truth to be told few were hired in the past, but they didn't last longer than 3 months! Highest turnover and contract roles ONLY, no permanent contracts, this is disclosed at the offer stage only though...

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I am sorry to hear about your experience and I would like to speak to you directly. My email is ronan.mooney@websummit.com

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