Inizio Reviews

3.2

55% would recommend to a friend

(427 total reviews)

Paul Taaffe

63% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Inizio has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 427 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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427 reviews
1.0
11 Jan 2024

AVOID!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

None at all - Avoid this company!

Cons

Joining with high hopes and a positive outlook, eager to contribute my skills to a reputed organization. Unfortunately, my experience has been anything but positive, and I feel compelled to share my story to warn potential employees about the toxic work environment at this company. One of the most glaring issues is the pervasive culture of line management bullying. It's disheartening to witness how some managers consistently belittle and intimidate their subordinates. Constructive criticism is one thing, but the constant demeaning language and aggressive behaviour create an unbearable atmosphere. It seems that such behaviour is not only tolerated but, in some cases, even condoned by higher-ups. Furthermore, the expectation to work until burnout is a prevalent and damaging aspect of the company culture. There is an unspoken rule that employees are expected to sacrifice their personal lives for the sake of the company's success. The work-life balance promised during the hiring process is a distant memory, as late nights and weekends become the norm rather than the exception. This relentless demand for excessive hours not only jeopardizes the well-being of employees but also negatively impacts the quality of work produced. The toxic work culture permeates every aspect of the company, affecting employee morale and mental health. Colleagues are pitted against each other, creating a competitive and unsupportive environment. Rather than fostering collaboration, the culture here promotes a "survival of the fittest" mentality, where backstabbing and office politics are unfortunately the norm. In conclusion, my time at Inizio has been a disillusioning experience. The line management bullying, expectation to work until burnout, and toxic work culture have made it nearly impossible to find any job satisfaction. I would strongly advise anyone considering employment here to think twice and carefully consider the toll it may take on their mental and emotional well-being. It's crucial for potential employees to be aware of the harsh realities they might face within the confines of this company.

2.0
25 Aug 2024

Private equity owned

Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

It is difficult to imagine what it would be like as a new starter in the current climate. The legacy staff are brilliant, helpful, extremely talented.

Cons

Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CDandR) bought out Huntsworth, (TCEG) in 2020 for about $690 million. A year later, it acquired UDG Healthcare, based in Ireland, for $3.9 billion (Ashfield Health) forming a conglomerate called Inizio. This has resulted in a steady stream of layoffs, stripping out central services, outsourcing where they can, completely removing the human factor. CDandR are secretive with staff cuts, little or no warning, both in USA and UK. It has been heartbreaking to see TCEG/wrg being dismantled. It was an incredible agency bustling with the brightest minds and creative talent. CDandR only cares about profit, keeps moving targets for more profit, constantly cutting staff resulting in a stressed workforce, under resourced with added pressure with constant threat of redundancy.

1.0
23 Jun 2023

BULLIES

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Absolutely nothing positive to say about this company and it’s management

Cons

Everything. If you thinking of applying for a job here, DON’T. I have years of experience of similar jobs within this sector and I can honestly say this is the worst one I have came across. The business itself is very badly ran but the main issue is within the management who treat you/speak to you like you’re dirt on their shoe. Being a repulsive and nasty human being must have been on the job description for the management roles here.

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