5 letters, 1 word. TOXIC! - Engineering Blexr Employee Review

1.0
23 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you value some half decent benefits over your mental health then that's the only positive.

Cons

There are too many to name. This is by far the most toxic work environment I have ever experienced in 20+ years of my career. There is a so called 'tribe leadership team' that do everything in complete secrecy, don't consult those in the know when making key decisions and will then take all the credit when something goes well. This leadership, or lack of, stems from the very top though. The COO (as mentioned in other reviews here) is without doubt one of the most uninspiring, narcissistic and borderline bully amongst the executive team and that way of working transpires down the ladder causing misery to those actually doing the job. Everything is urgent, everything was needed yesterday and nothing is ever good enough. This is a sinking ship and cant continue as is! I was told to read the reviews before joining the company and I ignored that advice, and I wish I didn't. The job market is quiet at the moment but I cannot wait to be out of here. Product, Delivery and Engineering - the 3 core areas of any software development organisation - are broken. We have lost so many good people over the last 12 months it's becoming a running joke amongst the team. The staff retention rates here are ridiculous, it is incredibly rare for someone to stay longer than 18+ months. HR call themselves the 'People team'. Well if you are reading this do something for your 'people' before it becomes too late!!

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Blexr Response
2y
Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I am sorry to read about your experience and it is clear you have a lot of frustrations to share. I would really like the time to speak to you about these so we can understand some examples and look at how we address them. We do indeed call ourselves the People team because we want to work with all our people to create mutual understanding and the best possible experience for all. If you are able to come and talk this through with me, it will give us the best possible opportunity to do that for you too. Thanks Sophie

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Cons

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Blexr Response
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Thanks for your review and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Blexr Sophie
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Cons

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Blexr Response
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Hi there, Thanks for leaving your review and working with us as a freelancer. Really glad you enjoyed the work and the people. Thanks Sophie
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