WARNING…Think twice before considering a job offer.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
The HR department turned from a key strength into a weakness of the company. In my opinion, HR at WF no longer represents the best interests of the employees/talent. The previous members of the HR team were great. The hiring experience was very positive, and my interactions with HR positively influenced my decision to join the company. But, all those people who used to work in HR left the company (you wonder why?). The people who were hired as replacement, according to my personal experience are inexperienced, unreliable, and represent a traditional/old-school, and rigid view of the role of HR.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
At this stage, the company culture is broken. The company culture completely lost its humanity/authenticity. The company no longer lives/practices its own mission, purpose, and values - to enable people to live and work from anywhere.
There has been a huge employee turnover in recent years. The best people have either already left, will leave as soon as they can, or have mentally resigned to only do what they have to to keep receiving their salary. Everyone is looking out for themselves. From my point of view "quiet quitting" is very prevalent.
Employees get fired on short notice under the premise of mutual termination agreements (being put under pressure to sign). Internally the true reasons why people left the company are kept quiet and are not transparently communicated.
Kommunikation
Very intransparent communication. Only questions that HR and company leadership are comfortable with and want to address receive an answer. A transparent tool to collect questions from all employees anonymously with a voting function to identify the most important questions was tested. Unfortunately, it was decided to no longer use this tool or allow for anonymous questions after only using it for one town hall event. No reasonable explanation was given why this decision was made. Leadership does not want transparency and accountability or address the issues that are most important to the majority of employees.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
Employees only do what they have to do not to get fired. There is very low morale and highly inauthentic communication. The staff are disengaged and have given up, and quiet quitting is very prevalent.
I do not foresee a good future for this company. My prediction is that staff turnover will continue to be very high.
Additionally, the company is facing growing pains, international expansion has been slow, and they struggle to achieve profitability.
Work-Life-Balance
Flexible working hours. But a new mandatory office attendance policy is in place. Overall, there is a work culture that does not set clear boundaries for a healthy work/life balance. Employees working above 40hrs per week is common place to stay on top of workload demands.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
After a change in the C-Level in 2021, the leadership style in the company changed completely from a facilitative and servant leadership philosophy characterized by a bottom-up, collaborative, inclusive, and trust-based work environment, to a completely top-down hierarchical approach to management, also referred to as “autocratic” or "traditional" leadership. Employees now are facing constant uncertainty, changes in priorities and direction, and a lack of autonomy and decision-making authority.
I would describe today's C-level leadership as toxic with strong narcissistic traits. There is a total lack of empathy and people leadership capabilities from the top.
The owners and top management are disconnected from the rest of the company. They do not care about how employees feel, and completely avoid addressing important issues/questions honestly and transparently.
Arbeitsbedingungen
Mandatory office attendance was forced upon employees in Germany and France without prior consultation. This new policy which was introduced without prior notice, was whitewashed as “collaborative office days”. Employees who were hired under the premise of being able to work flexibly from home or remotely were abruptly forced to work from the office. Attendance is strictly monitored. A lot of good employees left the company as a result of this complete change in company philosophy away from embracing flexible modern work practices for enhanced work-life balance. With the implementation of an office-first mentality and culture, remote employees started getting isolated, and their needs were being deprioritized or ignored.
Gehalt/Sozialleistungen
Salaries were always paid on time. No salary increases are given. No bonus structure exists. Unless the employee takes initiative, there is no discussion or review of salary whatsoever. Insufficient recognition, appreciation, and compensation for one's efforts over time.
Image
The company does not have the best image. The business model significantly contributes to driving up rent prices in major cities in Germany.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
No performance review or career development system exists. Professional development or training opportunities are non-existent. There is no clearly defined budget for learning & development. Employees are expected to invest time outside their regular working hours to keep updated, learn, and upskill.
Arbeitgeber-Kommentar
Dear (ex-) Wunderflattie,
Thank you for providing your feedback on your experience at Wunderflats and for the time you have taken to write your review. We appreciate your feedback and recognize the value of open communication and transparency. In light of these concerns, we would like to address them directly.
Firstly, we acknowledge your dissatisfaction regarding changes to our People department over your time here at Wunderflats. We regret any negative experiences you may have had. We recognise the vital role the People team plays in ensuring a positive work environment and we can assure you, we are actively working to improve our People practices to better serve our employees.
Regarding company culture and employee turnover: We are committed to building a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Due to the challenging times during Corona we all had to be 100% remote, but we always believed that a collaborative environment sparks creativity and strengthens bonds. That's why we've introduced new office collaboration days, but we're always open to discussing individual needs and circumstances around our hybrid work model. We are working hard to foster a sense of belonging among all our team members (both fully-remote and onsite). We deeply understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to providing flexibility wherever possible.
In terms of career development and continuing education, we have recently rolled out a new career framework for our employees that we hope will provide them with a clear path for development and motivate them to take the next steps in their career.
Regarding concerns about leadership style and communication, we hear you. We are committed to ensuring a more transparent and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We are attentive to feedback and always aim for a respectful dialogue. While some tools may change due to misuse, we're considering better alternatives.
Finally, regarding compensation and benefits, we understand the importance of recognising and rewarding contributions. While we may not be able to address all concerns immediately, we are committed to exploring ways to improve processes in this area.
We want to assure you that your feedback is taken seriously, and we are committed to addressing these concerns. We have an open door policy and welcome any additional feedback.
Please contact us at people@wunderflats.com
Thank you for your time at Wunderflats and your feedback.
Best Regards,
Your Wunderflats People Team