The work environment is unhealthy. Leadership and management set unrealistic schedules and standards, then express surprise when employees struggle to meet them. Management often belittles the efforts required, suggesting they could easily handle the tasks themselves.
There's a clear divide between the “in” crowd, who make decisions and disregard others’ suggestions and opinions, and the “out” crowd.
Communication from upper management is inadequate, and there's poor communication between teams.
The strong desire to stand out and be different from other companies often ends up harming the company.
The reasons for layoffs were never fully explained, despite the company continuing to hire. Some layoffs seemed aimed at removing individuals who openly disagreed with management.