Toxic mess - Designer AvroKO Design Employee Review

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that your time at AvroKO didn’t meet your expectations. Feedback like this is difficult to read, but we believe it’s essential to listen with humility in order to grow as an organization and as individuals. We aim to foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive culture at AvroKO. Any behavior or language that undermines that is not tolerated. If you experienced inappropriate conduct, we encourage reaching out to HR directly so that we can take appropriate action. Every report is taken seriously and reviewed with care. We understand that our industry can be demanding, and we are actively working to better balance project needs with employee well-being. While the workload can be intense, we encourage open communication with leadership, and we strive to provide support and resources wherever possible. Our decisions around promotions and advancement are rooted in merit, performance, and alignment with business needs—not in personal bias. We regularly review our processes to ensure they are fair and equitable, and we take concerns around equity seriously. Bonuses at AvroKO are not guaranteed and are based on both company and individual performance. We acknowledge that communication around this has room for improvement, and we’re working to enhance transparency so that expectations are clearer across the board. The past year brought some organizational changes and transitions, which did lead to turnover. While change is a natural part of any company’s evolution—especially in a creative field—we remain focused on building a stable, collaborative, and engaged team for the long term. We also expect our team members to be treated respectfully by our clients. When issues arise, we do not ignore them—we address concerns directly and work to protect our staff from inappropriate treatment. Over the past year, we’ve updated several of our internal systems and HR processes. While change can be challenging, we’re committed to guiding our team through transitions thoughtfully and with support. We value employee feedback deeply. It informs how we evolve—from policies and processes to culture and communication. While not every suggestion can be implemented immediately, we do our best to respond with thoughtfulness and transparency. We are incredibly proud of the work our teams produce and the standards we hold ourselves to. Despite changing market dynamics, we do not compromise on design quality or project integrity. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. If you’re open to a confidential conversation, we’d welcome the opportunity to speak further. We remain committed to creating a workplace that values excellence, fairness, and humanity—and to growing in the areas where we still have work to do.