Worst Working Culture - Senior Consultant Michael Page Employee Review

Disappointing leadership and toxic culture with a senior management team consistently demonstrating poor management practices like often arriving late, leaving early, and failing to contribute meaningfully to winning new business. Credit is frequently taken for the hard work of others, undermining morale and trust. Favoritism is rampant with a clear divide between favored employees and the rest. Those in favor enjoy leniency, spending time on personal grooming or phones during work hours, yet still receive generous bonuses. Meanwhile, employees outside this circle are pressured to meet unrealistic KPIs, receive fewer job leads, and awarded minimal bonuses even if they’re top billers (typically 1–3%). The work environment is unprofessional and the culture cliquish and reminiscent of a high school dynamic. Social participation like attending company drinks is treated as a measure of team spirit, and opting out can lead to being labeled as “not a team player.” The hiring practices are concerning as some directors have openly expressed reluctance to hire non-local candidates, referring to foreigners as “a pain in the neck.” This attitude reflects a troubling bias and raises serious concerns about inclusivity and professionalism.