Don't be blinded by the vision – nothing is going to change for the better here.
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
The vision is inspiring and attracted talented, smart, and kind individuals who were genuinely motivated to make a meaningful impact.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
The company culture is dominated by panic and fear. Decisions on new initiatives are often made very short-term and without any obvious strategic planning. This leads to an unhealthy workload for both the headquarters and the practices, where the focus shifts away from patient care and more towards managing the overwhelming workload.
There is a clear disconnect between the goals and the reality on the ground. More appointments are scheduled, but fewer patients return, resulting in high turnover among doctors and nurses. Practices are closed due to poor financial planning, further increasing the pressure on remaining staff.
The leadership team seems to lack a clear strategy. Instead of addressing these core issues, they incentivize employees to write Kununu reviews by offering cash prizes (€250). It’s clear that they are burning through cash — and even worse, burning out their people.
The irony is that the company offers a mental health app (Nilo) that even invites the CPO to participate in panel discussions on mental health. However, aside from the app, no meaningful actions are taken to support employee well-being, and many are drained and on the verge of burnout.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Listen to your employees and stop blaming them for issues caused by leadership decisions. Focus on empowering your employees, giving them the support and resources they need to succeed, rather than shifting the blame.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
In the beginning, the atmosphere was great, and there was a shared sense of excitement that we were building something big and meaningful together. However, over time, many employees were suddenly laid off without warning. Instead of addressing the real issues, leadership often blamed staff for the company's poor performance, even though it was clear that many decisions that wasted money and failed to add value were made at the leadership level.
Kommunikation
Overall, communication was largely driven by panic. Much of the leadership team lacked both expertise in their respective fields and the maturity to communicate in a way that fosters growth for the employees or the company. This created an environment where progress and development were stifled, leaving the team feeling unsupported.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
The teams were the glue that held the company together. Despite everyone being overwhelmed with their own workload, many stepped in to help wherever they can.
Work-Life-Balance
For many employees, it was the norm to work and be available on weekends or at least late into the night, without any additional compensation.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
The C-level leadership would largely receive just one star due to their overconfidence, poor communication, and tendency to burn people out, whether its intended or not, which I assume. However, it’s important to note that there were a few good leaders who cared and tried to make a positive impact.
Interessante Aufgaben
In the last year or two, things became repetitive, with little room for growth. There was an overwhelming amount of work, but most tasks were either mundane or focused on short-term initiatives without any clear strategy. We often worked on projects that were abandoned or not fully realized. With frequent turnover, whether through resignations or layoffs, employees are expected to take on whatever the C-level decides, regardless of whether it aligns with their actual role.
Gleichberechtigung
During one town hall, an anonymous question was raised about whether the company treats women equally. Instead of addressing it seriously, the question was met with laughter from some attendees, who dismissed it as "ridiculous." The question was never answered, which left a lasting impression of disregard for such important concerns.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
Everyone was young.
Arbeitsbedingungen
The office is beautiful, but it's far too large and often feels empty, creating a ghost town atmosphere. Despite the impressive space, the lack of occupancy gives it a rather hollow and isolated feeling.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
Unfortunately, there was little positive to observe. In the last few months, so few people came to the office that food was often thrown away, highlighting the disconnect between the company’s resources and the actual needs of its employees.
Gehalt/Sozialleistungen
From the outside, everything seems great, and the salaries are "transparent." However, employees who have been with the company longer often find that their role level and responsibilities don’t align with their salary. Meanwhile, certain individuals receive raises without clear communication or an official uplevelling. Despite the "open salary" policy, leadership salaries remain undisclosed.
On a positive note, benefits like Wellpass, free food, and Swapfiets are excellent perks, along with the 31 days of vacation.
Image
It's confusing to read positively framed media articles that paint a picture of the company that simply isn't accurate. While it might reflect the future vision, the current reality is very different. After talking to others in the startup community, it became clear just how much the public image diverges from the actual situation, and in some cases, how negative the real perception truly is.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
There seems to be little genuine interest in leading or developing employees. The focus on fostering growth and providing further education, except the 1k learning budget, is lacking.