Im scarred from this experience - Recensione dipendente - Anonymous presso Semrush

1,0
15 feb 2024
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

-Made some really good friends and colleagues at the lower levels of the organization -I was part of a sweep of layoffs. Yep, that’s a pro. I’m finally free.

Svantaggi

-There is one particular leader who has been mentioned in several other reviews. She was the driver of what I felt to be a long-range targeted campaign of harassment and bullying that led to one of the most toxic and stressful work environments I’ve ever been in. Straight up hostile in my opinion. I was always fearing for my job security because it felt like she had a personal vendetta against specific individuals and team(s?) in her dept. We could never figure out why. Many people I spoke with had never even met her face-to-face. My mental health was in the dumpster by the time I was dismissed with zero warning. -Sexism. Female employees were called “girls” regularly by male managers, which was one of the much lighter examples of what I felt was a consistently biased male-dominated workplace experience. In my opinion, it was an old boys club with young faces. - I personally witnessed other ‘isms that I can’t disclose here without revealing myself. This is the type of org I fear would retaliate against me for giving my honest feedback about my personal experience. -All of this was reported to HR by numerous individuals (from what I was told) across teams and functionalities. If HR did address it, I couldn’t tell. Neither could anyone else I spoke with in the department. This individual in leadership continues to work there and she was unprofessional up until the day I was terminated. It felt as if our own HR partner was routinely dodging us because they knew there was nothing that they could do from their position. -I’m afraid of applying to new positions. I’ve lost the confidence I had before Semrush. I’m changed … and not for the better.

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Risposta di Semrush
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Dear Sender, Thank you for sharing this feedback, and we appreciate your clarity regarding your expectations for our response. First and foremost, it's disheartening to receive such feedback about the company. However, we want to emphasize that we have not received any indications of discriminatory or inappropriate behavior within the team from current employees. It's crucial to note that without specific information, it becomes exceedingly difficult for the HR team to verify and address concerns effectively. Your input with specific details is essential for us to thoroughly investigate and make informed decisions. For this reason, we encourage you to please reach out—we want to make things better. Creating a positive work environment is a collective effort, not solely the responsibility of HR. While we are here to provide support, your input is invaluable for us to take appropriate action. Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and wish you the best in your future career endeavors. In case you need help, you know how to contact us. We’re always ready. Yours, the Semrush Team

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