Lucid is a Tesla 2.0 but lack in success and effectiveness. There is an ongoing conflict of egos between the CEO of Lucid and the CEO of Tesla which is clearly apparent. Also, Lucid is it not innovating that much, it was doing some product improvements at the early stage of the company.
Organizational Culture - The company operates with archaic practices, similar as decades-old corporate environment but still want to appear as a Tech company it is not - think about as an old school car company in a fancy suit. Toxic workplace culture characterized by disrespectful behavior, including bullying, harassment, insult, gossiping, gaslighting and discrimination. Negative behaviors are not addressed and, in some cases, encouraged by certain managers. Employees are suffering from retaliation when issues are raised, HR helping in the process by feeding the person(s) with improper behavior. It worth noting layoffs are now regular practices and you will be in one for any given reason, including if you are having a life changing event (new born, illness or accident).
Management Practices - Favoritism and nepotism are prevalent, with individuals who contribute minimally - if not giving their work to others - but engage in extensive networking with directors and managers to be promoted. The work environment is marked by excessive hours, including weekends, with ridiculous standard office hours set from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Micromanagement is commonplace. Leadership is insecure and indecisive, contributing to a lack of organizational structure: the Execs want Lucid to remain a start-up, which is no longer.
Employee Recognition and Development - There is no recognition or reward for employee contributions – unless if you are buddy-buddy with your boss - beyond occasional social events (pizza and beer). The company as a whole is reluctant to learn or improve, no lesson-learned, no on-boarding, no training provided. The “success” is due to past achievements of employees who left rather than ongoing efforts of the newly replacing hires.
Overall, if you think of yourself as a true professional, with knowledge, critical thinking, ethic and integrity, Lucid is not a place for you. If you are a rude, lazy, impolite, stubborn, disrespectful, crowd-pleaser, corporate climbing ladder person, Lucid is the perfect place.