Beautiful Product, But Culture Needs Serious Work - Anonymous employee Ffern Employee Review

2.0
20 May 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The product is genuinely well-crafted, with strong values around sustainability and craftsmanship. It smells unique and looks beautiful, making it a really nice experience. The development team is excellent — technically strong, collaborative, and forward-thinking. Good benefits package, modern tech stack, and flexible work setup.

Cons

Workplace culture is cliquey and insular — it often feels like a popularity contest more than a professional environment. Some staff hold fringe or outright strange beliefs that occasionally influence decision-making in uncomfortable ways. If you have nuanced and complex world views, I would not discuss them here. Hiring practices are inconsistent and at times unprofessional. The talent and HR functions lack the maturity and objectivity you'd expect from a brand of this calibre. Many people are not that skilled or have the best attitude, but are good at selling themselves and playing politics. Some comments I heard during my time there from the talent and other staff shall remain untold.

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5.0
9 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Ffern has been a company I’ve been able to grow with in a genuine, steady way. The seasonality of the work gives a clear rhythm to the year, and I’ve come to really appreciate how each season brings new priorities and opportunities to build different skills. That natural cycle has played a big part in my development. Over time, I’ve been trusted with more responsibility and given space to expand my role in a way that feels earned rather than forced. The autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of projects has made a noticeable difference in my progression here. Overall, my experience has been one of consistent growth - more responsibility, a trusted role, and a work cadence that keeps things interesting without feeling chaotic.

Cons

Location is not great for commuters outside of London

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