Most issues unfortunately are with top level leadership at Choco - strong proximity bias from top level management & lack of trust towards experts - tendency from top level leadership to micromanage - raising problems equals being negative, which means no safe space to actually raise issues - culture of fear, hire & fire. claim to be humble but culture is actually very exclusive and feels almost arrogant - little regard for employee needs. decision making processes (i.e. hybrid policy) are lead emotionally and not data driven - went through 2nd layoff in 2023 - bad at hiring for leadership roles. Especially C-Level executives do not last long. - culture is highly political, if you are close to CEO there is a strong bias towards you being a high performer - frequent change of strategy and direction Employees - pressure to come to the office and stay long hours - low to no transparency on compensation and performance review - bad feedback culture, feedback is often given when too late - constant multitasking and change of priorities, lack of direction to perform well - (white) bro-culture, pressure to drink and party during company events - strong bias pro-extroverts - only 25 days of holidays Company Culture - hustle, win or die, hero culture - expectation to "sacrifice" for the company
