Pros
My time at Mauve been a really positive experience. What stands out most to me is the people. Everyone is supportive, warm and approachable, and personal and professional wins are really celebrated. It's a fun environment and I've made great friends. I think this is a big benefit, especially given how international the company is; we've had a few fun international meet ups but it would be great to meet more of my colleagues from other parts of the world.
I've also always felt comfortable sharing ideas or asking questions, and the senior team are very approachable and open door. There’s also lots of flexibility, which makes a big difference day to day. I'm able to work from home or an office which suits me perfectly. My manager trusts me to get on with my work and validates me for good work; this has created a respectful, professional atmosphere in our team. There's really good training, both through external trainers, a personalised training platform and a yearly training allowance where you get to choose what you want to learn - this has allowed me to learn more skills and take on more responsibility over time.
Cons
- Not seeing some of your colleagues
- It does get really busy and teams can sometimes get stretched, which requires creativity and gap-filling.
- As the company grows, processes and systems are changing which is understandable, but can take time to adjust to.
- A less corporate structure compared to other businesses, which I personally enjoy for the flexibility and autonomy, but it might not suit those who prefer a formal or traditional environment.
