Toxic environment full of gaslighting and systematic bullying. A typical white boys club. - Designer Code and Theory Employee Review

Code and Theory has significant issues that make it a challenging workplace. Leadership is ineffective, leading to poor communication and decision-making problems, resulting in low morale. The work environment is toxic, marked by overwork, lack of support, and office politics, leading to high turnover and dissatisfaction. Professional development opportunities are limited, with a lack of training programs and promotion biases causing talent drain and demotivation. Employees also face unclear terminations, fostering fear and undermining job security. The micromanagement, chaos, and toxic culture driven by senior leadership make it the worst career experience in over 15 years. Deceptive recruitment promises frequent performance reviews and rewards for good work, which never materialize. Toxic management leads to high turnover, opaque firings, and misleading feedback. Despite efforts to improve gender balance, the workplace remains a boys' club, limiting opportunities for female leaders and stifling original thinking.