1- Recruitment Practices: In many cases, recruitment criteria are heavily influenced by nepotism and favoritism, especially in non-engineering departments. However, graduates from prestigious universities in Egypt with high grades may still find opportunities.
2- Promotion and Bonus Criteria: The criteria for promotions and bonuses are quite flexible and often include factors beyond professional performance and hard work. Some employees adopt strategies like appearing busy without being productive or working overtime to catch their managers’ attention and demonstrate their dedication.
3- Overseas Assignments: The criteria for overseas assignments, which come with substantial per diems, are unclear. These opportunities are often first given to favored employees, with the remaining slots distributed to others. Some employees may even be penalized by being excluded from these assignments, regardless of their involvement in relevant projects.
4- Personal Boundaries: Some employees and management staff tend to overstep personal boundaries, and evaluations can sometimes be influenced by an individual’s lifestyle.
5- One of the most frustrating aspects of working there is the gossip and tweeting between some employees and management. Conversations often get distorted as they pass from person to person, Sometimes with added embellishments to make the story more interesting.
