Gives meaning to Toxic Workplace Culture - Anonymous employee Daye Employee Review

1.0
4 Oct 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Initially, I fell in love with this company’s purpose, product, and brand. I was wowed by the proposition of a four day week, free therapy, and the opportunity to grow. The best part of working here was the valued colleagues, mentors, and friends that I met. Unfortunately, like me, they all resigned in recent months.

Cons

The phrase that keeps popping up is “it takes a particular type of person to work here”, or that “if you want something slow-paced, this may not be for you.” Phrases like this are what management uses to essentially gaslight employees into feeling like they are the problem. Outright bullying from the founder is tolerated under the guise of “start-up culture,” and there is no HR department to hold anyone accountable. The favouritism at this company is blinding and founded in nothing but personal preference. If you do not benefit from this favouritism (which is most people), you will not be treated as an adult, much less a professional. I strongly urge you to take your talents elsewhere.

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5.0
23 Jun 2023
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Pros

I loved my time at Daye as that experience unlocked a host of opportunities for me, both personally and professionally! I was given ample chances to grow by leading key company projects. I would also want to emphasize how collaborative and open-minded the team was. Every suggestion or recommendation was thoroughly evaluated based on its merit rather than random preconceptions! I would definitely recommend Daye as a place to work and grow!

Cons

Nothing particular beyond the typical high intensity of working at a startup. I wouldn’t say it was terrible and management definitely strived to make it easier to cope with by providing free access to coaching and other relevant resources.

5
1.0
29 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- The company’s mission and vision are strong and inspiring on paper. - A few talented and hardworking individuals genuinely try to do their best despite the environment. - Provides an opportunity to learn resilience and how to navigate difficult workplace dynamics.

Cons

- Efforts to do the right thing are punished rather than encouraged. - Major decisions that affect employees are often communicated poorly, with little transparency or respect for those impacted. - HR lacks independence, with key roles tied too closely to the founder/CEO, creating zero trust if you raise concerns. - Leadership can present a supportive face, but when real issues are raised, promises are made and then quietly withdrawn. Instead of addressing concerns, criticism is redirected toward the employee, often with harsh and demoralising feedback. - Strong favouritism for “yes-man” behaviour rather than merit or constructive contributions. - Gossip and cliques foster a toxic, divisive culture that undermines collaboration and trust.

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