Poor leadership that minimizes employees and starves innovation - Anonymous employee Moth + Flame Employee Review

1.0
23 Jun 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

High caliber and talented colleagues

Cons

Limited innovation occurs because employees are only allowed to do what the CEO tells them to do, stifling new thinking and speed. The command and control environment has created extremely high employee turnover and poor morale. We have brought on CEO family members onto the C-suite instead of hiring the right talent to forge the future of the company. Improvement ideas that are raised never see leadership support and those employees who speak up too often get the cold shoulder from the CEO. They are fired or decide to leave because they are treated so poorly

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2.0
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I joined Moth + Flame inspired by its mission and vision, but the reality is crushing. The organization shows, in every interaction, that its employees are expendable. Every day makes it clear that personal well-being, growth, and respect mean nothing. Avoid this place unless you want your energy and spirit drained.

Cons

- Work-life balance is nonexistent. Long hours, skipped breaks, and juggling roles far beyond your description are expected as a routine. - Supervision is controlling and detached from reality, setting impossible targets that make meaningful progress almost impossible. - Every piece of work is scrutinized excessively, and teams spend more time fixing mistakes than advancing projects due to poor communication. - Pay is insulting and does not reflect the workload or responsibilities. Experienced and skilled employees receive very low compensation. - Advancement opportunities are nonexistent, and exceeding expectations is ignored. Talented individuals go unnoticed and unrecognized. - Job security is minimal; employees are let go without hesitation, regardless of dedication or tenure.

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