- Company has made big recruitment mistakes, and hired incompetent people in key roles. Politics is taking more and more place in the daily affairs, and human considerations have been relegated in the background.
HelloFresh Response
6y
Thank you so much for leaving your feedback and thoughts. As a growing company, it’s so important that we get feedback in many different formats to help us improve.
We are constantly looking at how we can improve our recruitment processes, and have stringent interview processes for roles at all levels to make sure we ultimately hire the right people into HelloFresh.
We would be happy to continue this conversation offline - if you would like to do so please feel free to email/contact your People team so we can discuss this in more detail. Thank you!
Hi there, we’re thrilled to know that the benefits are a part of what makes your experience here so fulfilling. Your hard work and enthusiasm are critical to our continued progress, and we are so thankful to have you with us. Here’s to achieving even more together in the future!
Thank you & best regards,
DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team
Flexible hybrid environment. In-office requirement is 50% of the month, but there is significant autonomy in how those days are scheduled (eg. you can decide to condense your in-office days the first 2 weeks of the month, and work remotely for the next 2 weeks).
Cons
1- Compensation (particularly base salary) is significantly below market. Reliance on RSU as a major component of the compensation package is problematic, given the company’s stock has severely plummeted over the last 5 years (and continues to do so).
2- Professional development is virtually non-existent. Internal promotions are rare (even for top performers) and highly political.
3- Constant reorganizations and frequent layoffs. It is difficult to feel secure in your position when entire teams are being phased out every few months.
4- Toxic and fear-driven culture. There is a prevalent culture of backchannel feedback and a palpable, constant sense of fear regarding job security and retaliation.
5- Unsustainable business model, still. Service is overly reliant on discounting and promotions, which has negatively impacted brand perception and long-term customer value. Path to sustainable growth is unclear. Leadership also doesn't seem to know what to do, as they frequently pivot strategy, with new directions introduced every few months (if not every few weeks). This lack of consistency creates a sense of instability and leaves teams feeling as though the company lacks a cohesive, long-term vision.
6- Leadership tone. Leaders often lack respect for both employees and the customer base (it is common for them to make derogatory and insulting comments in business meetings about customers who cancel their service).
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HelloFresh Response
5d
Hello, thank you for bringing this to light. At HelloFresh, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees. Any behavior involving harassment or discrimination is thoroughly investigated under our zero-tolerance policy. Please consider contacting us directly at hf-feedback@hellofresh.com so we can address your concerns via the appropriate channels and process.
Thank you & best regards,
DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team