Horrible leadership - Anonymous employee Misfits Market Employee Review

1.0
Apr 27, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good PTO and benefits (hopefully they don't screw that up).

Cons

This is the worst leadership I've ever seen at a company. They don't care about employees whatsoever. They don't listen (they say they do), but they never change things no matter how many complaints are put forward. They omit questions from the all-hands meetings, lower tier employees are kept in the dark about everything from financial information to decisions taken regarding positions and pay (managers and directors don't even know what is going on to be able to relay important to direct reports) until AFTER the impact has already happened. Leadership answers questions with "I don't know, I don't have those answers yet, we're trying to figure it out" but then ask you to keep asking questions when they clearly never have/or want to give answers. Nobody in this company is happy, not acquired IF employees, not current and legacy MM employees. 2 rounds of layoffs in the midst of key projects and migrations leave tension and more work for those left behind all at the same time that they announce that several employees will have bonuses cut/reduced. Lay off half the company and cut the pay for several of those left behind when they have even more work to do because of the layoffs! CEO encourages and promotes a hustle culture of getting things done as quickly as possible without much thought behind it. Once projects are complete, tools and systems don't function properly, data is broken, there is no one to manage the completed project, but we got it done faster than 90% of other companies! This company only cares about making a profit. There is no mission, there are no morals, just money making. Leadership needs to learn transparency and communication, however, the best thing for this company at this point would be a complete reset of leadership.

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Misfits Market Response
3y
Hello! Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We recognize that the past few months have been tough on our organization(s) as we completed the acquisition of Imperfect Foods. Unfortunately layoffs were necessary due to redundancy in certain areas of the business. We certainly understand how hard this is. We know that the pace in which we needed to work through the post merger integration work was a tough one and that often decisions needed to be made and executed on quickly - but we have since closed a majority of the PMI related tasks and are turning the page to one combined team! Lastly, we acknowledge that it can feel like business priorities have shifted, but our north star will always be fighting food waste and although our goal is to become a self sustaining Company, we will never lose sight of that mission. We welcome the opportunity to chat further. If you're open, please reach out to your Corporate HR team. Thank you!

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Work Environment, Culture that supports team. Learning Opportunities, Clear expectations and goals, Open leadership team

Cons

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Misfits Market Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our culture and work environment. As we continue to grow and evolve, input like yours helps us create an even better experience for our team. If you’d like to discuss your feedback further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Corporate HR team. Thank you for being part of Misfits Market and for all that you do!
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Pros

Working at Misfits Market has been such a rewarding experience. One of the biggest pros is being part of a company that is constantly growing and open to trying new things. It’s exciting to know that your thoughts and ideas aren’t just heard but truly valued, and you feel like you can make an impact. There are so many opportunities for personal and professional growth, and leadership is genuinely invested in seeing you succeed. It’s rare to find a workplace where your potential is recognized and encouraged every step of the way, and Misfits Market delivers exactly that.

Cons

I wouldn’t necessarily consider this a con, but more of an adjustment: unless you work in the operations departments, most roles are fully remote. At first, it was a big change for me since I was used to seeing people in person throughout the week. Over time, though, I’ve really grown to love the flexibility and have found a routine and process that works well for me. For someone who thrives on face-to-face interaction or prefers an office environment, it may take some getting used to, but it can become a great fit once you settle into it.

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Misfits Market Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow here at Misfits Market—it’s exactly the kind of environment we strive to create. We appreciate your note about remote work as well. We know it can take time to adjust, and we’re glad you’ve found a balance that works for you. Thank you for being such an important part of our team and helping bring our mission to life!
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