Cardinal Health reviews

The leadership’s tendency to promote individuals who excelled at internal politics rather than those with strong domain knowledge or hard skills. Many in upper management appeared more focused on maintaining appearances and aligning with executives than on delivering real value or supporting their teams. This dynamic created a culture where genuine expertise and hands-on experience were overlooked, and employees who were truly contributing were often undervalued. Several promoted leaders lacked the technical depth and people management skills needed to guide their teams effectively. As a result, many direct reports felt unsupported and undervalued, which had a negative impact on morale and performance.

The lack of accountability, transparency, and strategic HR leadership is not just disappointing — it's detrimental to the company culture and long-term success. A complete restructuring or replacement of the current HR staff may be necessary to rebuild trust, establish fair practices, and align the department with the company’s stated values. Until then, I would caution potential hires and leadership to be aware of these challenges.