Crummy Morale and Lack of Communication
Pros
Being at the heart of one of the most luxury-based wine companies was incredible. Benefits are great, and hours are somewhat flexible.
Cons
There is a very heavy corporate/head honcho vibe, which, in such a small company, felt out of place and misaligned with the general goals of the company and employee morale. There is a subtle, yet prominent fear culture cultivated here, which often made the overall environment very tense. Managers have been known to scoot problems under the rug to avoid confrontation. Furthermore, instead of being praised for successes, employees are often only criticized for their occasional shortcomings. In terms of upward movement in the company, there is none that I saw. All management and upper-management positions are hired externally, despite any seniority or length of employment. There is a strong lack of communication between various departments, and as a result, there can be easily avoidable mistakes that occur.
