Too many connection hires and promotions. No fair competition and zero transparency. Every department is run like a family business with the department head having the final say on everything with no surveillance. Often time you found some average performers getting promoted every few years or taking a position created just for him/her. The only answer to that puzzle is his or her parents know the executives or have some sort of connections.
The competencies used during the annual review is just a tool to block your advancement if you are not part of their small circle or the perfect time for retaliation if you ever had any disagreement with your boss, but another great opportunity for their favorites to be handed over much bigger bonuses. Don’t be fooled by the management classes that HR made everyone take. It is just a show like all the D&I talks.
HR won’t listen to your concerns or complaints unless you already had something lined up. HR drills into your head on your first day this is the best place to work. If you don’t like it, it’s your loss.
