Startup Failure - Recensione dipendente - Engineer presso WiTricity

Finally weeded out all the slack weighing the company down. Old crew was wrong people in the wrong positions with the wrong attitude. Maybe good people, just not the right fit. Now company is on track.

Lots of bad reviews from disgruntled former employees who were the problem not the solution.

Historically possessed an outstanding corporate culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and psychological safety. The previous management team established a highly collaborative environment, robust infrastructure, and stable operational workflows. Excellent peer group with deep technical/domain expertise and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving. Solid compensation structure and clear, transparent evaluation metrics prior to the leadership transition.

The arrival of the new CEO has significantly altered the organizational dynamic, leading to increased bureaucracy and shifting priorities. The previous culture of trust and autonomy is being replaced by top-down decision-making, causing friction within established teams. A noticeable decline in internal morale and an increase in the turnover of key talent due to the sudden strategic realignment. Reduced transparency in communication regarding long-term business directions and restructuring plans.