Toxic company - Anonymous employee Läderach Employee Review

1.0
22 Nov 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The chocolate tastes amazing. It's a high quality product.

Cons

The leadership is immature and inexperienced, resulting is a dictatorial leadership style that rewards sycophants and bootlickers. The pay is abysmal, and the expectation of work is outrageous. In normal startups, there are other incentives to work the long hours (including remote work flexibility, company shares, profit sharing, etc). There is nothing at Läderach. Remote work for corporate employees is not allowed, the days are long, and weekends are also spent working at the whim of the President. There is an exclusive culture of Christian white men which is toxic to anyone who is not either of those. Leadership has lost the trust of nearly everyone in the company (except a few favorites). That's a recipe for high turnover and angry former employees.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

I’ve been with the company for a few years now, and my experience has been incredibly rewarding. Working for a family-owned business like Läderach is truly special. The leadership genuinely values team members who are driven to succeed and are not afraid to take on challenges. From the beginning, I knew I was joining a company in a strong growth phase, and I was excited to roll up my sleeves and contribute to a brand and product I truly believe in. That energy is felt across the organization—there’s a constant focus on progress, improvement, and taking the next step forward. What stands out most is the culture. The team is collaborative, open to coaching, and committed to personal and professional growth. There’s a real sense that everyone is working toward a shared goal. Läderach also takes great care of its employees. The corporate team is supportive, responsive, and always willing to step in to help solve problems or explore new opportunities. It genuinely feels like you’re part of a family. I would absolutely recommend joining the team to anyone who wants to be part of an exciting growth journey, contribute meaningfully, and work with what I truly believe is the best chocolate in the world.

Cons

The company has high standards and a strong focus on excellence, which may feel demanding for individuals who are not used to being challenged or pushed to grow Fast-paced, growth-stage environment isn’t ideal for those looking for a more routine or low-engagement role

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