Unfair Practices, Sudden PIP, and No Transparency - Senior Software Engineer Brevan Howard Employee Review

No transparency in performance management. I was put on a PIP without any prior warning or feedback. PIP tasks were unrealistic and designed to be unachievable within the given 30 days. Even after making progress, I was laid off immediately. Management does not communicate openly — decisions feel pre-decided. Zero focus on employee growth or development, only on numbers and short-term optics. No fair chance for employees to improve or prepare — sudden decisions without accountability. The work environment feels insecure; you never know when you’ll be targeted.