Poor Leadership Overshadows Everything ElseThe good thingsAlthough the director tries to portray himself as a caring manager by catering food for staff, it's clear that these gestures are used as tools for control.
Free lunches are fine and considered a benefit, but employees are expected to stay in for lunch daily, with little to no flexibility to run personal errands, even during their own break time.
Despite all these challenges, many employees stay because the company offers generous salaries and bonuses. Financial incentives seem to be the only reason people tolerate the poor management and toxic environment.
The challengesThe company is unofficially managed by an individual who behaves more like a dictator than a leader. He obtained his role not through merit, but because his aunt is a major shareholder. Unfortunately, his lack of competence is apparent in how the company is run.
He is known for extreme micromanagement, not only within his own team but also across departments, disregarding proper hierarchy and chain of command. Employees are constantly monitored like their movements, conversations, and interactions are all watched closely, creating a tense and uncomfortable work environment.
The working culture is rigid and suffocating. Staff are expected to strictly follow his rules, and he has no hesitation in shouting at or insulting employees during meetings, often belittling them with comments like "you have no brain." He has openly told his team on several occasions that “the door is always open” essentially encouraging people to leave if they can’t adapt to his style.