Almost like a prison - Software Developer Arena Group Employee Review

Hi, We’re really saddened to see your review, we appreciate your experience at Arena wasn’t what either party had hoped. I’d like to focus on a few inaccuracies in your review though. Firstly, we do not pay for fake reviews, 96.91% of our customers would recommend Arena Group and 80% of staff think this this is a great place to work (Employee Survey 2019) so with happy employees and customers, there is truly no need to pay for fake reviews and it is insulting our integrity to write false statements. Next I refer to your ‘work horse’ and ‘shame culture’ comments, 83% of our staff responded positively to the way they are managed, developed, cared about and recognised for good work. All our staff across our offices benefit from free facilities including free Yorkshire tea and coffee, there are no rules around when or how much you can drink so fill your boots! Personally, I have never experienced anything but positivity in the years I have worked here, but if there was a certain situation in which you were made to feel like someone was expressing their anger at you, please get in touch with HR as this is not behaviour we would condone. Finally, we do have a professional dresscode in which we expect our staff to come to work dressed smart (beards are welcome here!). This is our business preference and we tell all our candidates in person and in our offer letters so they are aware before they join us. Jean’s just isn’t our way, unless its on dress down Fridays! Best Wishes Stephanie, HR