Toxic work environment (Belgium) - Anonymous employee Edenred Employee Review

1.0
2 Apr 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Some colleagues were friendly and helpful. - Okay benefits and a solid product portfolio.

Cons

- Lack of communication - Toxic culture: employees are treated like numbers, not people. Management is rude and disconnected. I had a manager that yelled at his employees. - Suffocating micromanagement: despite the lack of real support, there was excessive control over minor details. Instead of empowering employees, management focused on nitpicking small tasks while failing to provide strategic guidance. The result? A frustrating and demotivating work environment. - Poor management support: when I faced challenges and stress (that they caused) at work, there was little to no support from my direct manager. After being replaced, my new manager barely engaged. - Unclear performance expectations: my dismissal was justified based on underperformance, but criteria seemed inconsistent. Decisions seem arbitrary. - Company culture: despite having a well known brand, there’s a disconnect between leadership and employees. Decisions seem driven by numbers rather than people. Employee satisfaction is low and turnovers are high.

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Cons

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Edenred Response
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Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for recognizing some of the positive aspects of your experience. We are committed to building a transparent, well-aligned organization, so it’s concerning to hear where we may have fallen short—particularly around communication, infrastructure, and the candidate experience. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel heard and supported, including when raising concerns or requesting assistance, and we take this input seriously as we continue to improve consistency and accountability across the organization. If you’re open to providing additional context, we welcome you to reach out at humanresources@edenredusa.com—your perspective can help us drive meaningful improvement.
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