Perk Reviews

Following up on my colleague's comment regarding the incoherency of our CEO I will give you my personal point of view because yes, there is a need to speak up!! I've been working with this company for over three years, initially drawn in by its supposed inclusive culture, where every person was welcomed, and political issues were left at home. However, this culture is far from inclusive. Right from the start, I was surprised by the lack of effort in areas that, in my view, are not political but simply the right thing to do. I've witnessed colleagues being silenced, their voices suppressed because their thoughts were seen as political, which I find absurd. What's political about advocating for equal opportunities for women in the company? Or supporting LGBTQ+ community? Or contributing positively to our society? It felt like censorship to me, but I thought perhaps the CEO's intention was to distance the company from societal issues for a reason superior to everything else—The Business. Despite my disagreement, I accepted this "no politics" policy, mainly because the people I work with are incredibly talented, kind, eager to grow, and supportive of one another. However, all of this changed in just three days. You might be wondering, how could a sense of belonging built over three years be destroyed in three days? Well, our CEO launched a social media propaganda campaign in support of the actions of Israel government is taking in the Middle East without thinking about the personal cases some of us might be going through due to this conflict I dare not to evaluate because of how complex it is (I’m not an expert in geopolitics). Although I understand this might be his personal opinion, It's not just when shared it using our company’s name on business social media. He bypassed his internal rules, exposing us workers to comments from friends, acquaintances, people in the industry, clients, and potential clients due to his aggressive discussion style. This company, once a space where diverse opinions weren’t valued, has now become an unsafe place even to disagree on any topic, especially now. Conversations with colleagues indicate that this is just the beginning of a rupture. It's disheartening that someone who emphasised the importance of company culture, hosted grand parties, encouraged us to work tirelessly for the company's development, and aimed for market leadership, has destroyed his credibility with many of us in just one week—yes, one week! Recently, a few leaders left the organisation, replaced in many people’s opinion by less experienced individuals with voices lower in dissent. Is this an attempt to surround the CEO with like-minded people who won't challenge his views? Just silence. I can only hope that those who have invested in us understand the need to establish boundaries and curb propagandistic comments that harm our company and our colleagues.