Politics rewarded over competence in the digital division - IT Professional SembCorp Employee Review

1.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You will leave much more resilient than you arrived. You will see the depths of human cruelty.

Cons

Promotion and influence in the digital organisation tracked political maneuvering far more than delivery or technical merit. Capable engineers and product people were sidelined while alignment with leadership was prioritised over building things that worked. Several products were launched that looked good on paper but lacked real substance, and there was little appetite to confront that gap honestly. Decision-making was top-down and discouraged dissent, which made it hard for strong individual contributors to do their best work or stay. The result: competent personnel left for better opportunities, leaving behind a hollowed-out shell. Keep praising the emperor's new clothes and you'll be fine.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

great working culture and colleagues are nice. helpful and friendly, willing to guide and teach.

Cons

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