A Hellish Workplace of Gaslighting and Bullying: Stay Far Away - Sales Parenta Employee Review

1.0
11 Aug 2024
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Pros

Honestly, none. The pay isn't worth the mental and emotional abuse

Cons

Cons: Working at Parenta was one of the most distressing experiences of my career. This company is a toxic cesspool where corruption, bullying, and fear are the tools of the trade. Here’s what you need to know: Abusive Management: Upper management, particularly one individual, is a textbook example of how not to lead. This person thrives on belittling and emotionally breaking down employees, using gaslighting as a means of control. New hires are especially targeted, subjected to relentless bullying disguised as some twisted 'initiation.' Corrupt Practices: This company runs on favouritism and nepotism. Success here isn’t based on your skills or performance; it’s about whether you can survive the relentless psychological abuse or get in the good graces of the abusive manager. All the leads are handed out based on favouritism, making it impossible for anyone outside the manager's clique to meet their targets. Impossible Targets: The targets are rigged to ensure that only the favored few can achieve them. If you’re not part of the inner circle, expect to be set up to fail. When you inevitably do, you’ll be blamed and gaslit into believing it’s your fault, even though the deck was stacked against you from the start. Unrelenting Fear: The atmosphere in this company is one of constant dread. In just two months, I witnessed half of my team get fired, not because they were underperforming, but because they weren’t in the manager’s favour. This place thrives on fear, keeping everyone on edge, knowing they could be next on the chopping block for no valid reason. Revolving Door: The turnover here is astronomical. Good, hardworking people are chewed up and spat out without a second thought. Even a new manager was ousted for not playing along with the toxic power games. Unethical Behavior: The behavior of the management is not just unprofessional; it’s downright unethical. This company does not care about its employees' well-being, only about maintaining a toxic power structure that keeps everyone subservient and fearful. Advice to Potential Employees: Ignore the flood of 5-star reviews. These are part of an organized campaign by the company to do damage control and paint a false picture of the work environment. Take a close look at the dates these glowing reviews were posted—they often come in clusters right after a wave of negative feedback. Don’t be fooled by this façade. The reality is far more grim.

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5.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

Fabulous working culture! When times get hard or challenging in your personal life Parenta listen and will always be flexible to make sure you are looking after you! Most importantly you can take this time without feeling guilt or worry that it is insincere. Work life balance is not just accommodated it is encouraged! Yes we have targets to hit and yes we have high standards but this is how any training provider must work in order operate and be successful. These high standards and expectation's are there for the learner - They are learner centred to ensure the best possible learning journey for our apprentices. Unfortunely the people that don't understand this are usually the people that have been highlighted for not giving this remarkable service. We have some amazing motivational rewards for our tutors. All colleagues are always welcoming and friendly, everybody wants to help each other to reach the same goal - Not to mention the huge amount of fun we have doing it !

Cons

Having one system for everything would be a dream :-)

1.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some departments have some lovely staff members.

Cons

In my experience, aspects of the workplace culture were challenging. I encountered behaviour from certain long-tenured staff members that I found to be, at times, belittling and unprofessional. While I understand that workplace issues can arise, I did not feel these concerns were addressed appropriately or consistently. These challenges had a noticeable impact on team morale and on my ability to perform at my best. Despite raising concerns through the appropriate channels, including HR, I did not feel they were handled in a timely or effective manner. I also experienced a shift in the tone of one-to-one meetings after raising concerns, which I found discouraging. It created an environment where speaking up felt difficult, and in my view, some employees may feel hesitant to voice concerns openly which should never be the case.

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