Started as a nice enough job with nice enough benefits, but not anymore...
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
because of the basically unlimited homeoffice, one does not need to go to the office often
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
salary is below industry standard, there are personal attacks sometimes, the benefits are ever-shrinking, the workload is not divided fair, some people do three jobs because there is no new hire, while others walk the offices with their coffees, doing nothing.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
management style needs to improve in a substantial way. stop changing priorities every day. truely value your employees and do not treat them like disposable items.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
The environment is loud, lots if people talking loudly, no basic office etiquette, making being in the office not bearable full-time. there is just constant interruption of the work, so I used the homeoffice opportunity extensively. I also observed inappropriate behavior like colleagues making degrading jokes about other colleagues, shouting, outbursts, and other insulting, unprofessional behaviour.
Kommunikation
Constantly changing strategies and opinions. Often doubling the work, because during the time a task or project is being worked on and finished, opinions of the management change again and one has to start over again. Also, in my opinion the information flow regarding the state of the company and the goals for the near future could be vastly improved.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
My immediate team was awesome and actually the reason to stay in the company. Working with other departments was challenging from time to time, because there are some people there who have the need to share an opinion about the quality of your work, but being neither your superior nor have a qualification in the same field.
Work-Life-Balance
In my case good, because of homeoffice opportunities. Other colleagues do lots of overtime, also all-in contracts are common.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
In my case, my direct managers were mostly behaving respectfully and were alright. I did however witness that other people in the company were not that lucky.
Interessante Aufgaben
interesting because constantly changing. there is no chance to develop a true routine.
Gleichberechtigung
women are somehow mostly viewed as assistants, no matter the title and experience level. there is some casual sexism going on.
Arbeitsbedingungen
apart from loudness in the office, there are basic laptops and the desks are ok, but nothing fancy. If you want ergonomic or better quality items, like headphones you can actually wear for a whole day of meetings, best to take care of that yourself.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
absolutelly no regard to any part of sustainability.
Gehalt/Sozialleistungen
a little bit over the minimal wage of the collective agreement, but all-in contracts. there is flexitime, but if you use it, people will look at you funny, unless you belong to the small circle of people who have all the liberties in the company.
Image
local people either do not know the company at all, or have heard negative things about it.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
Your responsibilities are mostly growing if someone else leaves the company and you have to take over their tasks. Due to the flexitime, it would be possible to hold a job there while studying, but they do not really support you in any other way.
Arbeitgeber-Kommentar
Dear Colleague,
We value all feedback, both positive and negative, as it helps us understand areas where we can improve and ensures that we provide the best possible experience for our employees.
Firstly, I would like to apologize if your experience with us fell short of your expectations. We strive to foster a positive and supportive work environment, and we take any negative feedback seriously. Your review has alerted us to areas where we need to focus our attention, to foster a more collaborative atmosphere in our office space.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide us with more specific details about your concerns so that we can better understand the issues you faced. Your insights will enable us to address them directly and implement measures to prevent such occurrences in the future. You can reach out to me personally at christian.hinterecker@usound.com, all communication staying confidential, of course.
Please know that we want to value our employees' satisfaction, growth, and well-being. We aim to create a workplace that fosters collaboration, open communication, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Your feedback will help us identify areas where we can enhance our efforts and create a better experience for all our team members.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are committed to learning from our mistakes and making the necessary changes to ensure a positive work environment. Your voice matters to us, and we genuinely appreciate your contribution to our ongoing improvement.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. We are here to listen and work towards a solution that benefits everyone involved.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Warm regards,
Christian Hinterecker
HR Manager
USound