Elephant in the room - Director Critical Mass Employee Review

2.0
26 Nov 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Free breakfast  - Canteen  - Most people there are brilliant, supportive, and good fun - The CEO is smart, empathetic and all round a great leader, but sadly she is moving on. Some of the other top management are ok too, but they are very North America focussed, and a backwater like Europe gets little attention.

Cons

London management. The MD is constantly trashing literally everyone else in the office, despite the fact that everyone works their butts off and generally know what they are doing. So all you can think is: when I have left the room, what is being said about me? This makes for a soul-destroying environment, and no wonder so many people have left. Despite the MD's ability to never have a good word for anyone, it is hard to get any actual constructive feedback to your face, so it's not even possible to develop.  Also they expect you to work early, late, and travel at the drop of a hat. God forbid you request or need any sort of time away from work.

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Critical Mass Response
5y
Thanks for sharing this review - not sure if yours is the same as other former director from London reviews, and if so, I'm really hoping you'll reach out to me to chat further. Hearing director from our emplyoees, whether they're currently employed at CM or have left, is the only way we're really able to improve the experience for others. If you are interested in speaking more, you can reach me at saraa@criticalmass.com - thank you!

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