e2i reviews about "staff"

- Leadership and middle management are poorly aligned. Priorities shift constantly with little clarity, and accountability often falls unfairly on staff who were never properly briefed. - Heavy workloads with minimal support. Staff are often expected to work into evenings and weekends to rush out tasks without proper resources. - Managers can be inconsistent and lack empathy. Feedback provided, if any, is vague, delayed, or contradictory, leaving staff directionless. - Toxic behaviors (exclusion, gossip, favoritism) are tolerated and sometimes rewarded.

- Work is too fast pace and hectic. No work life balance. Messy organisation. - Some in middle management can't lead a team. Need to undergo coaching on how to lead staff without scolding or saying mean things. Irony is management says achieving Grade C is okay but some middle management kept pushing staff to do more.

Churn is high. Cant keep good people. Toxic management and culture. Long time managers guard turf like their lives. No respect by long timers to newer staff and management. Closed mindsets. Say that will try new things but never do. Competitive and not collaboratibve culture. Helping one another is espoused but when actually done is frowned upon as being too helpful, stepping outside your turf. Asking for ideas constantly, but ideas are often shot down and end up doing same things over and over. Poor reputation in the marketplace yet little done to change it and instead of tapping on a talented workforce, ideas are driven by lackeys chosen to achieve the goals of weak leaders. In the end, the culture is one of just do you job, dont do too much, dont say too much, dont try too hard, just enough is good enough.

The sharp increase in 1–2 star Glassdoor reviews from 2015–2021 compared to 2022–2026 speaks volume about the direction this organisation seems to have taken in recent years. The place presents itself as mission-driven but many newer reviews paint a very different picture and they are not exaggerating. There feels a huge disconnect between stated values and the real internal culture. Ground staff engagement often feels superficial and favouritism is obvious. Visibility matters more than substance. Being better at “managing upwards” matters more than doing real work behind the scenes when it comes to progression. Endless “culture improvement” initiatives, engagement sessions and leadership chats, but little changes because the underlying behaviours seem to remain the same. Newer staff are often expected to be moulded into the existing culture rather than bring fresh perspectives. Which raises the question why even hire external talents? One of the more frustrating aspects of the culture is the strange sense of self-importance that exists in certain middle management individuals. Despite their limited viewpoints and less progressive thinking, some leaders carry themselves with an almost elitist or superior attitude just because they are part of the “movement”. Many long-serving staff sometimes seem completely detached from how healthy organisations outside actually function. New ideas are talked about often, but anything different is quietly shut down if it challenges existing mindsets or egos. What’s ironic is that an organisation advocating for workers can sometimes show very little empathy towards its junior staff… Gossip, judgment, passive aggressive behaviour may not be uncommon.

Expect to work on evenings/ weekends when there are events. Sometimes you may be expected to reply emails or rush out reports/ ppt slides even when on MC/ Leave/ during weekends. Not all of those who are in management positions are leaders- some are task-based managers with a group of people under them. Recent management team seem to be better.

could have better staff welfare

Working here has been frustrating due to outdated management practices and a severe lack of strategic direction. The company seems stuck in the past, with a management style that's both rigid and disconnected from modern workplace needs. While it might be an okay place for entry-level experience or for senior staff who don’t mind just getting by, it’s not the best fit for those looking for a forward-thinking and fair workplace. The respect for staff is minimal, and there’s a strong sense of favoritism, with senior employees often surviving on internal relationships rather than merit. Recruitment processes are poorly handled, with long, disorganized interviews that consume an entire day without prior notice. Job descriptions are misleading, and once hired, you might find yourself doing tasks that don’t match what was advertised—often administrative or customer service work that wasn’t clear from the start. If you're considering joining this company, be prepared for a lack of transparency and respect. It’s worth exploring other opportunities if you value a progressive and equitable work environment.

Poor leadership with pple who can't manage to lead Poor performance staff who don't deliver are rewarded Reward not based on merit and performance but how well you please the management Poor consideration for staff