Progression feels political — those promoted are often socially close to senior leaders, not necessarily based on merit
Senior leadership and many managers are not people-focused — there’s little to no support for development or career growth
Work lacks variety and is overly dependent on a small group of clients
Culture can feel tense — you have to be careful what you say or how you behave, as it may be used against you in reviews
Recent redundancies in EMEA have affected morale
Maternity pay is poor, and there’s little recognition of how important that time is for women
The Head of Project Management has a reputation for talking down to others, and this behaviour seems tolerated