Toxic company culture - Project Manager FORMS + SURFACES Employee Review

1.0
May 26, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Warning - It showed me qualities to avoid in a company.

Cons

This company is an HR nightmare—bullying in the form of relational aggression, racism & gender discrimination. Several current & former employees have told me that HR has been made aware of the inappropriate behavior multiple times, but no disciplinary action has been taken. Instead of addressing the problem employees, they fire the employees that are being victimized. This is textbook relational aggression, gossiping & complaining about coworkers behind their back. Managers’ response is instead of healthy conflict resolution they just throw people away like garbage. Effects of relational aggression can be quite damaging; we like to think this is petty high school behavior. But people at any age engage in this behavior. They isolate their coworkers & convince managers the victims are the problem. This needs to stop, because of my treatment at this company I suffer from PTSD. After I left, I started seeking professional help & I needed medication to keep from sinking deeper into depression. These effects will be with me for the rest of my life. When I started working there, I was so full of hope. I made good friends, who have been very supportive in helping with my recovery. I am not ashamed to talk about this anymore, if only to save someone else from suffering the way I did.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
3y
Thanks for your comments. All issues raised to HR are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Actions are most certainly taken as required based on employees' comments and concerns. No evidence of what you are mentioning has been brought to the attention of HR and we certainly wish you had brought this to our attention sooner.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found value in the steady hours, benefits, and the opportunity to gain experience in manufacturing. Creating an environment where employees across all departments—production, maintenance, engineering, and support roles—can learn and grow is a key priority for us. We also take your concerns seriously. Safety is a core focus, and we are continuously working to strengthen our safety culture. This includes regular training, open reporting channels, and a safety incentive program designed to encourage proactive identification and resolution of potential hazards. Our goal is to ensure every employee feels comfortable raising concerns and contributing to a safe workplace. In terms of career growth, we have developed technical and professional career ladders that provide clear pathways for advancement across a wide range of roles within the company. These ladders are designed to recognize skill development, certifications, and performance, while offering employees greater visibility into long-term career opportunities and provides the data to provide merit-based raises. We understand that workplace culture and communication are critical, and we are actively working to improve transparency, leadership engagement, and consistency in how policies are applied. We would also like to clarify that our company does not penalize employees for using approved PTO. We encourage employees to use their earned time off and are committed to administering our policies fairly and consistently. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to evaluate and strengthen our workplace practices. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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