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Don't work here - Anonymous employee EMMA International Employee Review

2.0
23 May 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay is decent for the job. Will take you out for nice dinners.

Cons

They expect everything to get done exactly how they want. Even though they offer you to be trained, they expect you to know exactly what you're doing before. Micro-managed day with checklists and meetings about what exactly you did and how it went. Lots of turnover within the company which is very stressful.

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EMMA International Response
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We are concerned by the claims you've made in your review, as they do not accurately represent our company values or our approach to employee development and management. At EMMA International, we are committed to providing comprehensive training and support to all our team members, with the understanding that it takes time to fully grasp new roles and responsibilities. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can learn and grow, and we do not expect perfection from day one. We also strive to maintain a balance between oversight and autonomy, giving our employees the space they need to flourish. Regular checklists and meetings are intended to facilitate communication and collaboration, not to micromanage. Regarding turnover, we are continuously working to improve employee retention and satisfaction. It is essential for us to receive accurate and constructive feedback to help us identify areas for improvement.

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Cons

Role boundaries are unclear and responsibilities frequently expand well beyond the original job description. Employees may find themselves managing administrative work, operational coordination, internal systems transitions, client support, pipeline management, and proposal development all at once. There is a strong expectation of constant availability and immediate responsiveness, which can extend beyond standard working hours. A 40-hour workweek is treated as the minimum expectation rather than the standard, with hours regularly extending beyond that. Communication from leadership can at times feel unprofessional and would not be considered appropriate in most workplace settings. A recurring theme involves leadership speaking negatively about both former and current employees. This type of commentary creates an uncomfortable work environment, affects team morale, and raises questions about how any employee may be discussed when they are not in the room. Turnover in certain roles has been noticeable. Several people cycling through the same role within a two year period is worth examining as a structural issue rather than an individual one. There is also a heavy operational dependency placed on very few employees, which suggests the business would benefit from stronger operational structure overall.

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