Toxic; have an exit plan - Anonymous employee Argus Media Employee Review

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, and know that any report of bullying is of great concern to the Executive Leadership team and me. This is something we take very seriously and is behavior we would neither protect nor condone. We have global policies and procedures in place, such as the whistleblower hotline, an employee assistance program and a non-harassment policy, that are intended to both prevent and protect employees from such actions. In addition to the formal policies, we encourage any employee who feels subjected to inappropriate behavior to speak directly to HR or any member of the management team they feel comfortable approaching. In recent years, Argus has also added to its HR department to ensure it can properly support an organization that has more than doubled in size over the past 5 years. This includes the addition of a Head of HR for the Americas region (May 2016) and, most recently, a Global CHRO. Employee turnover is costly, and due to this, we have made recent efforts to develop lines of communication with our employees, including staff opinion surveys, training opportunities, an extensive on-boarding program and the aforementioned increase in HR resources, which has yielded a significant decline in year-over-year turnover, currently less than 4% year-to-date. A further sign of employee satisfaction is that 23% of our hires last year came through staff referrals – probably the greatest compliment we can receive and a testament to our culture. It is disheartening to hear of a former employee having a negative experience, but Argus is a company that values the insights and daily contributions of our staff. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you and learn more about your time at Argus should you choose to contact me.