Worst management in the history of trade shows - Anonymous employee Star Exhibits Employee Review

1.0
5 Apr 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Talented, smart, and hard-working employees

Cons

Terrible management and culture. The CEO and other key executives are agents of chaos, pure and simple. They say they follow an EOS structure and value openness, transparency and accountability. However, their actions convey just the opposite. Management fosters confusion, paranoia, and backstabbing -- and often participates. Communication is erratic and condescending. CEO and other executives blame everyone around them for their problems. CEO is hypersensitive and has a very fragile ego. He sees insubordination and treachery everywhere he looks and is quick to accuse people around him with little to no evidence. He goes around the industry saying what an upstanding guy he is, but he's anything but. He and other managers like to threaten and punish. The second-tier managers obey his every whim, either because they have drunk the Kool-Aid or fear for their own jobs. The whole environment is vindictive, petty, and unhealthy. This company has to have one of the highest employee turnover rates in the industry.

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Star Exhibits Response
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My name is Mark Johnson, and I am the CEO of Star. My team and I are always interested in how to improve culture and increase retention. While the bulk of our team currently has an average tenure of 17.35 years, I recognize your experience while working with us was different and you feel there was high turnover and other negative factors during your employment. I would like to talk with you in detail to understand your experience. If you’re open to a conversation, you can reach me directly anytime at mjohnson@engagestar.com. For potential candidates of Star, our focus has been to create a thriving and employee-centered culture. Our leadership team is dedicated to engagement and retention. I am open to any questions so please contact me directly at mjohnson@engagestar.com.

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