Pros
Good place to learn what not to repeat in future leadership roles. You’re fine as long as you know how to cling to the C** and get involved in the dirty politics. Be someone can give loved sharing drinks and food or helping him buying groceries in the mart.
Cons
This company has severe issues with planning and leadership consistency. Retrenchment was initially communicated as a one-time measure, but it has become a recurring quarterly exercise. This creates a culture of fear and instability.
What makes it worse is that while employees are being retrenched, new roles are simultaneously being hired. This shows a lack of proper workforce planning and raises questions about whether retrenchment is being used as a shortcut to remove underperformers instead of managing performance properly.
Management commitments around bonuses were not fulfilled. Medical benefits and annual leave entitlements have been reduced over time. Trust between leadership and employees has significantly deteriorated.
After the previous Head of HR left, HR governance became weak. Management appears to run HR processes themselves, resulting in inconsistent practices and poor employee relations.
This is not a stable environment for professionals looking for structured growth, transparency, or long-term career development.