Toxic culture - paying lip service to working human - Anonymous employee Workhuman Employee Review

1.0
Jun 14, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great colleagues, if you're lucky to join a good team. Nice offices. Good awards system (when applied fairly and consistently).

Cons

Dated technology and engineering practices, lacking true technology vision. I believe this has held back the development of the organisation (and even set it on a backward trajectory on occasion). They preach working human but there are certain groups within the organisation that are truly toxic to work in, which is driven from very senior leadership positions, and has been responsible for many talented people leaving. I have witnessed bullying and insulting behaviour, which I've discussed with others on the leadership team, but they accept that it's just the way things are and some longer-serving people will never be replaced. HR team are trying (too?) hard to win awards and accolades, to appear like a progressive workplace with great values, all the while ignoring the real problems within.

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Workhuman Response
7y
We continue to work hard to create a culture that is worthy of recognition, and to do that we need ongoing feedback. I would genuinely welcome the opportunity to speak with you in person and in confidence. Please reach out to me directly to connect. Kate Kidd

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Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing the strong relationships, flexibility, and benefits that many employees value at Workhuman. We recognize that customer-facing roles can be fast-paced and that experiences can vary across teams. As our business continues to mature, we're investing in stronger planning, clearer prioritization, and more effective ways of working across the organization. We'd also note that while recognition awards are an important part of our Total Rewards philosophy and are reflected in employees' Total Rewards statements, they are separate from base salary and bonus compensation. Recognition is first and foremost about celebrating meaningful contributions and impact, while also providing employees with tangible rewards for the great work they do. We know there is always more to do, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and improving the employee experience as we continue to grow. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
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