Depop

2.0

21 Dec 2021

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

You will work with some true gems who genuinely support and encourage you. Some of the best people I've ever worked with were at Depop. Very generous with gifts and a lovely People team who try their absolute best!

Cons

I started bright eyed and bushy tailed, genuinely excited to work for such a progressive company. Sadly my time ended sooner than I'd have liked for a few reasons and I felt I had no other option than to leave. Lots of my wider team who I got on with really well left for reasons that are now clear. To say I felt psychologically unsafe is an understatement. Nepotism is rife, particularly in the team I was in. A senior member of the team was so out of touch it was honestly unbelievable, and their lack of care for certain members of their team plus favouritism created a toxic, uneasy atmosphere which was easy to sense even working remotely. It's a real shame that some of the employees so valued here just don't align with what Depop is trying to promote. Where is the inclusivity, support, taking care of employee mental health particularly over the last year or so and with what everyone has been through. People have been struggling on so many different levels and a little support from an employer can go such a long way rather than doing the exact opposite. These people may be good at their day jobs but without being able to manage a team and individuals sufficiently as well as no emotional intelligence or basic common sense, it's obviously going to make people leave if they don't feel supported on a basic level. So many people who I worked with felt the same. I expected more working for Depop and am writing this review in the hope that some genuine change can come from my experience and others can have a more enjoyable time at this company and feel valued and championed as they deserve to be.

Depop Response

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experiences of working at Depop, and we’re sorry to hear that parts of this experience did not match up to your expectations. Please be assured that we take all feedback seriously; we’re always looking to improve life at Depop, and our senior leadership team are fully engaged in ensuring that observations like these are taken on board. We work hard to nurture a supportive and collaborative culture, where everyone feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. During the last few years we have focused particular attention on supporting our teams working remotely, and ensuring that clear support structures are in place to help anyone struggling with their wellbeing during a difficult period. We’re also committed to being a workplace that champions everyone, and where ambitious and passionate individuals can thrive. We’ve grown a lot in the last few years, and alongside this we have brought more and more focus and resources into supporting and developing our people; this includes introducing comprehensive training for line managers and ensuring that our hiring practices - at every level - are fair, unbiased and represent a diverse funnel of candidates. If you’d like to share any specific concerns in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out to people@depop.com - we value your opinions and will treat any concerns raised confidentially. Thank you for your feedback and your contribution at Depop - we appreciate every person’s unique part to play in working towards our mission of becoming the world’s most diverse, progressive home of fashion.

Needs a lot of improvement - Anonymous employee Depop Employee Review

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