An abusive culture starts from the top, and when other management sees that it's not only tolerated but encouraged, they follow suit. Tantrums, slammed doors, flipped notebooks/keyboards (seriously), favoritism, nepotism, zero sensitivity of external/home circumstances, grandstanding to make sure you know they're smarter than you and could do your job better than you (even if you're in different departments). The list goes on.
No diversity. (In one of the rounds of layoffs in 2020, most of those laid off were women and/or POC. A coincidence..) In fact, constant inappropriate comments regarding race or gender. (Note: Don't know of formal complaints filed about these, but was personally discouraged from doing so a couple of times and ultimately regrettably did not. Was assured "they're committed to change.") No value in diversified mindsets, ideas, solutions, etc., either. It's their way or they'll kick you to the curb.
Empty claims of care and transparency – these are just buzzwords to leadership to fulfill whatever they need to in order to publicly preach about being on par with big orgs. In reality it's the classic if-you're-working-less-than-60-hours-per-week-you're-doing-something-wrong culture. But you'll never be rewarded for all of that work, there's always something to criticize. "Take time off" is the public message but then you're criticized and constantly contacted during time off. Everything is urgent because there's no planning or direction.
People at this company (not management) do not "struggle with change" or a fast-paced environment as a recent review indicates. They struggle with toxicity. And if any leadership is reading this and wants to get defensive, maybe ask yourself, is anyone happy working there?
