Ares Management reviews

The managers at my position were not clear about expectations and performance. They did not treat employees with respect and engaged in behaviors that I would go so far as to call verbally abusive. They used intimidation and bullying to punish employees that they believed did not "fit in," and used very passive aggressive tactics to deal with people instead of being clear and direct in what their criticisms were. Several of my colleagues reported to me that they were asked to voluntarily quit. I frequently heard managers have public conversations that disparaged people on our team. As an employee for several years that was professional, respectful, friendly and productive, I kept being hopeful that I would be able to advance my career here. However when an opportunity opened up that I expressed interest in, my manager invented false claims about my work performance which (s/he) used as an excuse to turn me down and instead hired someone from outside the company. I found this very disrespectful and unfair and it ultimately led to my departure.

When leaders manage through threats and dishonesty, it can create a toxic work environment. This type of leadership often leads to low morale, high turnover, and reduced productivity because employees feel undervalued and mistrusted. Trust and respect are crucial for a healthy workplace, and when they're replaced by fear and dishonesty, it can undermine teamwork, motivation, and long-term success. Over time, this type of leadership style can hurt the company’s reputation and make it difficult to retain top talent.