A Toxic Workplace Culture and Disconnected CEO - Sales Executive InterWorks Employee Review

1.0
13 Sept 2023
Recommend
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Pros

All you have to do is show up to an office, drink alcohol, and sit at a desk and the CEO is happy.

Cons

InterWorks is a company that appears to be thriving on the surface, but beneath the glossy exterior lies a disheartening truth about its work environment, leadership, and overall employee experience. My time at InterWorks left me deeply disappointed, and I feel compelled to share my negative experiences with this company. First and foremost, let's talk about the CEO, Behfar. While he may project an image of success and leadership, his actions speak louder than words. It's evident that he doesn't genuinely care about his employees. Behfar seems more focused on his personal ambitions and ego, often disregarding the concerns and needs of the people who work tirelessly to make InterWorks successful. This lack of empathy from the top sets a concerning tone for the entire organization. InterWorks also appears to be trapped in a time warp, resembling a boys' club rather than a modern workplace. The company's culture is far from inclusive, and it often feels like a fraternity where a select few hold all the power. Women and minorities at InterWorks are marginalized, and their voices are seldom heard. This antiquated approach to workplace culture is not only regressive but also a significant roadblock to fostering innovation and diversity. The return to the office after the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of disastrous for InterWorks' culture. Instead of embracing the lessons learned during remote work and adopting a more flexible approach, the company's insistence on returning to the traditional office setting has ruined the culture. Employees are now forced to endure long commutes and rigid office hours, all of which could have been avoided to provide a better work-life balance. In conclusion, my time at InterWorks was marked by disappointment, a disconnected CEO, a boys' club culture, and a return to the office that did more harm than good. This company needs to seriously rethink its leadership style, culture, and approach to work in the 21st century if it hopes to retain and attract top talent and improve the employee experience. Until then, I would strongly caution anyone considering a career at InterWorks to think twice.

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InterWorks Response
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Thank you for your review. It seems as though you have already left the company from how you worded the review. We would have loved to address your concerns while you were still with us. There are many ways to provide feedback to our CEO and HR in real time via Slack, 15Five, email, Ask Me Anything (AMA) site and in-person! If you are still working with us, please reach out to us directly so that we can work through these frustrations together. Anyone who has conversations with Behfar, InterWorks’ CEO, knows how much he cares about the culture and employees. He has a bigger picture to consider with every decision he makes. He carefully and methodically considers all angles from multiple sources and opinions, and always has the needs of the employees in mind. Sometimes tough decisions aren’t always agreed upon by all, but it doesn’t mean employees or concerns have been disregarded. Let’s just agree to disagree sometimes and trust that the situation has been thoroughly vetted. From an inclusive perspective, InterWorks is built on a foundation of differences, innovation and looking at life through different perspectives. It’s what our culture is all about! If any of our employees feels as though their voices have not been heard, they are encouraged to reach out to any manager, HR or to the CEO and we will listen.

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