Company in a downward spiral - Buyer Xbite Employee Review

1.0
10 Oct 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice offices and good coffee

Cons

Pay is well below industry standards CEO loves a “yes man” culture. Realists are shot down. A lot of the managers have been promoted from within, which sounds great, but they are all clueless and only know the Xbite way. No WFH/flexi time, staff forced back in against government advice. Whole business is run on overdrafts and loans, there’s no money left. I would advise any jobseekers to avoid this company. They pay terribly and don’t offer you any training/qualifications.

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Xbite Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We have invested in our facilities and work environment which many appreciate. It is a shame you have worked for the company for 3 years and to cite the management team as clueless is unfair and unjust given what the team has developed and built during this time. We have a great team of committed people and its a shame that you couldn't forge a good relationship with any of them over a 3 year period. Regarding pay "well below industry standard", why did you stay at the company for more than 3 years? I don't accept that our pay is way below industry standard. We have good pay with good opportunities for people to learn and progress (like so many already have). If you were a buyer at the company for 3 years, knowing the team well, you will have come to the company with little to no buying experience and probably leaving with a CV that reads very well - Is Xbite as bad as you make it? We do offer training - Those in HR, Warehouse, and other departments in addition to workshops we have run this year - 6 in total to cover elements of management and ways of working, which have been difficult to achieve given the Covid situation but we understand the value are determined to continue to invest in this area. Your comment about flexi work is untrue. We have launched a trial of SMART working / Remote working in a number of departments. Even today we have welcomed onboard a remote worker that can deliver what is needed. We have loans and we have an overdraft like 95% of businesses. We also have over £2m positive balance sheet, £6m stock value. Your team has recently purchased plenty of stock ! E-Commerce is a fast paced business as you will know being with the company for 3+ years. It can be challenging for some to adapt and change, in addition to challenging for the company. We have many satisfied colleagues in the business who are committed and dedicated as we work together and hopefully find the fun along the way. You have my details and are able to contact me if you wish for me to better understand your claims. You remain anonymous and I don’t know who you are, which is sad, and I hope you find a better fit somewhere else. Founder Nick

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