Lack of respect for employees, including public criticism or shaming in front of peers, which creates a hostile environment.
Leadership messaging around “role clarity” and “wellbeing” does not match day-to-day expectations (e.g., strict butt-in-seat culture, mandatory early-morning meetings).
Unrealistic deadlines, especially around year-end, create constant fire drills and burnout.
Supplier relationships are frequently strained to close short-term financial gaps, which impacts long-term trust and partnership.
Culture is highly competitive and can feel self-serving, often framed as “coaching” rather than genuine support or development.
Despite messaging about cultural change, day-to-day actions and meetings remain narrowly focused on savings at the expense of people and process (even if most toxic individuals have been moved to other teams, ie. Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability team)
