Received only 1 minor pay increase during my 4 years there. No opportunity for growth in admin supporting roles (but I already knew that coming in and did not bother me, so no issue for me) Toxic, bullying culture with no appreciation for those in supporting roles. Seems to reward bullying and toxic behaviour instead. During my time there I made several complaints about bullying from my so-called 'line-manager'. A change was made, where they appointed the bullying line-managers best friend as line-manager instead. Naturally when there were issues still and the bullying did not stop, I was pretty much told that it was all my own fault. I did not feel comfortable going to HR as the bullies (both line managers) and HR seemed pretty tight knit. The head of the department I looked after was really supportive and tried to help and mediate with a member of HR about my situation with promises that they would take the situation seriously. HR did nothing still. After a few years the behaviours got worse and I just couldn't deal with it anymore and handed in my resignation for the last time (had made previous attempts, but was told changes were to be made, which resulted in the above situation). When leaving I gave all my evidence to HR and during my exit interview they informed me that they'll look into it, but won't do anything as I had already handed in my resignation (I was still working there for a few more days, so technically surely that means I am still employed there?). When telling them that I understand they are not able to help me but that they do need to take action for my other colleagues struggling with the same issue, they still did nothing. I am glad to be no longer there. Since leaving a few months ago, I have joined a company with a healthy company culture that looks after ALL their employees (not just those who are in the higher ranks or besties with certain people in management). My anxiety and general (mental) wellbeing has gotten so much better. I am no longer dreading to switch on my laptop (knowing that you will get shouted at for no clear reason or being at the receiving end of severe micro aggressions for not being able to read minds for example) or feel sick when I have to go to the office (expecting to be shouted at and called foul names in a full office) and making me doubt my abilities. NEVER AGAIN!
