Valuable learning opportunities overshadowed by toxic culture - Senior Process Executive KONE Employee Review

The workplace culture can be highly political, with an excessive focus on hierarchy and personal advancement rather than teamwork and employee growth. In some cases, employee contributions are overlooked while credit is taken by politically driven individuals, leading to feelings of undervaluation and unfair treatment. There also appears to be favoritism within management, which makes it difficult to address unprofessional or politically motivated behavior. As a result, team conflicts are often left unresolved, affecting morale, collaboration, and trust, and potentially increasing employee turnover. In addition, there is a lack of accountability at higher levels, with tasks often pushed down without proper guidance or ownership. Some team leaders and managers delegate work without sufficient technical understanding, making it difficult for employees and new joiners to receive adequate support. Management is often focused on deadlines and frequent status meetings rather than providing practical solutions, process improvements, or technical guidance. This leaves employees to resolve issues independently, creating inefficiency and unnecessary pressure on the team.