Change in Culture hurts - Anonymous employee Malwarebytes Employee Review

2.0
6 Sept 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It was at one time a family atmosphere where everyone would do their work without micromanagement. Great times were had. fun work days, and productivity.

Cons

new leadership changed the culture, micromanagement took over, and morale was at a low point " This is a business, not a party" mentality came over in a big wave. changes were being made behind closed doors, no longer having the "transparency" as it was said by leadership, for 3 years every change that was made, failed, more and more good co-workers left, duties were given that were not our department, cutting corners not to hire the working staff and make our department double the work, with no compensation. Rouge management was a mess, no one was on the same page with leadership, everything seems to be off the cuff, and constantly changing policies to letting others know of the change. Never trust when leadership claims "there is no way we will be outsourced to another country" then comes the reduction of staff and elimination of departments.

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Thanks for your review - it's been passed further. If you’re up for a confidential chat with me or another member of the People team, please do reach out employebrand@malwarebytes.com Kind regards, Elvi

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