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Good Culture at First—Then Everything Changed - Anonymous employee Sage Recruiting Employee Review

2.0
20 Mar 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

* In the beginning, the company had a great work environment. The team was supportive, and collaboration was smooth. * The role provided valuable experience in technical recruiting. * There were great colleagues who made the workplace enjoyable.

Cons

* Leadership took a turn for the worse—what started as a positive environment became micromanaged and inconsistent. * Management lacked accountability and rarely self-reflected. Instead of owning mistakes, blame was often passed onto others. * Changes were implemented too quickly, and even though leadership struggled with them too, employees were expected to adjust immediately. * Raising concerns about burnout or workload wasn’t met with support but was instead dismissed as resistance to "positive change." * Mixed signals from leadership—praise in meetings didn’t align with later decisions about employee fit. * The salary was not competitive, yet management insisted it was above market rates. * The bonus structure kept changing——creating uncertainty and frustration among employees. * High turnover—many employees started leaving one by one, which says a lot about the leadership.

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Sage Recruiting Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I’m genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with us didn’t meet your expectations, and I regret that your departure was distressing. On the topic of burnout and micromanagement, we’ve always aimed to create an environment where feedback is encouraged and acted upon (eg: anonymous surveys). We regret that these concerns weren't brought forward during your time with us as we always make it clear that if the workload feels overwhelming, there is support available, including the option to delegate tasks. However, we can't slow down the business simply due to the stress of one individual. Regarding salary and bonus, we honoured the request for a salary increase when it was made, and our bonus structure was also enhanced. I’m curious to understand more about where this feedback is coming from, as we strive to maintain a fair and competitive compensation structure. I understand that changes in a fast-paced environment can be tough. Recruiting is a demanding industry, and at times, expectations and team fit can become misaligned. The decision to part ways with some team members was difficult but necessary for the company’s long-term success. While a few individuals left due to underperformance and placement on a PIP, others were let go as part of a strategic decision to strengthen the team and align with our future goals. Ultimately, it’s important to me that our team members feel supported and valued. I truly appreciate the time and effort you contributed during your time with us, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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