A company that appears far more committed to defending itself than improving - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso EECO2

The most revealing thing about this company is not the one-star reviews. It is management’s replies to them. Read enough of them and the same pattern emerges. The employee is thanked, the criticism is denied, policies are mentioned, clients are referenced, and the reviewer is encouraged to take the matter through internal channels. The substance is almost never addressed. The company seems unable to accept that repeated criticism from different former employees might point to a real cultural problem. Instead, every negative experience is presented as an individual misunderstanding, a lack of context, or the view of someone who did not see the full picture. That was very much my experience. This was a highly controlled workplace, with a leadership style that often felt more focused on monitoring, pressure, and protecting personal authority than trusting experienced professionals to do their jobs. Micromanagement was normalised. Decisions could feel arbitrary. Favouritism was difficult to ignore. Raising concerns did not create confidence that they would be dealt with fairly. There was also a persistent mismatch between what was promised and what was delivered. Discussions around bonuses, recognition, support, progression, and flexibility could sound positive, but the reality was often far less reassuring. Workload expectations were excessive at times, including late nights, weekend travel, and pressure that made any meaningful work-life balance difficult. Project delivery frequently suffered from poor planning, shifting priorities, unclear ownership, and reactive management. When things went wrong, responsibility seemed to flow downwards quickly. When staff raised concerns about the underlying causes, those concerns were often dismissed, managed, or explained away. The company may point to policies, compliance processes, or long-standing client relationships. None of that changes the employee experience. Clients see reports, projects, and deliverables. Employees see how people are treated when there is pressure, disagreement, or a problem that needs solving. The recurring theme across reviews is not that everyone had the same job, manager, or circumstances. It is that many people appear to have recognised the same underlying culture: control over trust, defensiveness over accountability, and image over honest reflection. A small consultancy does not have to operate like this. Being small is not a justification for weak leadership, poor communication, excessive control, or a culture where criticism is treated as a threat. If you are considering joining, look beyond the marketing, the values statements, and the replies to reviews. Read the reviews carefully. Then read the responses even more carefully. They tell you what you need to know.