RINA Reviews

Unless you are Italian or fluent in Italian, your opinions and contributions are largely ignored. The company is run by a small, insular group that appears to favour its own inner circle, creating a culture where most employees feel excluded and undervalued. Decisions are driven by favouritism rather than merit and dissenting views discouraged and ignored. HR leadership in the UK is ineffective, unprofessional and more focused on protecting management than supporting employees. Overall - a toxic environment which is demoralising and not conducive to personal growth. No thought given to employee well

In my experience, the company culture felt deeply outdated and heavily driven by hierarchy and micromanagement. Meritocracy was difficult to perceive, and mediocrity often seemed normalized rather than challenged. HR support was among the weakest I have experienced professionally, particularly regarding employee development, communication, and transition management. Compensation was below market standards considering the level of responsibility and workload, while objectives were frequently perceived as unrealistic or structured in a way that made them difficult to achieve. The company promotes strong corporate values publicly, but there was often a noticeable gap between those values and day-to-day internal practices. Professional growth, innovation, and continuous learning did not appear to be genuine priorities. Employees who worked hard and delivered results did not always feel recognized appropriately, while cultural and nationality alignment with the Italian headquarters appeared, at times, to carry disproportionate weight in career progression and internal support.