Viridien? More Like Viri-don’t - Anonymous employee Viridien Employee Review

2.0
14 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Getting started was easy enough, and I’ll give them that — the entry process is smooth, the staff is friendly, and the new logo is actually a nice upgrade. The building has a certain retro charm, but mostly just feels tired and outdated. Parking’s decent, if you’re lucky. Overall, Viridien feels more like a missed opportunity than a modern experience. Some nice touches, but not enough to earn more than two stars from me.

Cons

DEI is surface-level at best – The company talks the talk, but in practice, inclusion feels selective. It's a great place… if you're a white man or woman. Racism still exists in subtle — and sometimes not-so-subtle — ways, with little accountability. Toxic internal politics – Advancement often depends more on who you know than what you contribute. Work-life balance is poor – Long hours are quietly expected, and boundaries aren’t respected. Lack of team spirit – Collaboration feels forced, and genuine support between colleagues is rare. Sketchy layoff practices – Transparency is low, and decisions around terminations often feel arbitrary or pre-decided. Leadership hypocrisy – Values preached at the top aren't practiced day-to-day. Disappointing for a company with a female CEO – You’d expect better leadership on equity, but the reality doesn’t match the image.

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Viridien Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your time at Viridien has not met your expectations. Feedback like yours is essential—it helps us reflect, grow, and improve. It is indeed a priority that our employees have a positive experience, and feel our values align with the reality. If you are open to it, we would welcome a confidential conversation with HR to better understand your experience and how we can improve. We take concerns around diversity, equity, inclusion, leadership transparency, and workplace culture very seriously. Your comments regarding DEI, internal culture, and leadership accountability have been shared with our executive and HR leadership teams. We are actively reviewing our current initiatives and taking steps to ensure they are not only meaningful but also consistently applied across the organization. While we are proud of the progress we have made in some areas, and recognize there is still much work to be done. We are actively reviewing our internal practices and policies to ensure they align with the values we stand for, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels respected, supported, and heard. Please know that we are listening. We are working to create a more inclusive, transparent, and supportive environment, and we welcome those who want to be part of that journey.

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