Toxic Leadership and Useless HRBP - Anonymous employee TikTok Employee Review

1.0
2 Nov 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The organization consistently demonstrates its commitment to prompt compensation by disbursing salaries in advance of the scheduled payment date.

Cons

Organizing Drug Parties: It has come to my attention that a TL from Asia has been involved in organizing and/or attending gatherings or events that involve the use of illegal drugs. This behavior not only violates company policies but also sets a negative example for the team. Favoritism: A TL from Asia appears to show favoritism towards employees who attend the aforementioned parties or engage in other inappropriate activities. This has created a sense of unfair treatment among team members and has eroded trust and team cohesion. Mobbing: There have been instances where a TL from Asia has engaged in mobbing behavior, including verbal harassment, humiliation, and intimidation of certain team members. This has led to a hostile and unhealthy work environment. Discrimination: I have witnessed instances of discrimination by a TL from Asia against individuals based on factors such as gender, race, and personal beliefs. Such discriminatory actions are not only ethically wrong but also unlawful. Gossip and Lying: A TL from Asia has been involved in spreading false information and rumors about team members and colleagues, which has led to a toxic workplace environment. Additionally, A TL from Asia has been found lying about various work-related matters.

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2.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is level with industry and actual work is somewhat interesting depending on the team you're on

Cons

In my experience, career growth can feel very limited if you are not part of the dominant internal language and cultural network. A significant amount of important context, communication, and decision-making happens in Chinese, which can make non-Chinese-speaking employees feel excluded from key conversations and promotion opportunities. The environment did not feel as inclusive as it should be for a global company. Advancement often felt less tied to performance and more tied to whether you were connected to the right groups or able to operate fluently within the Chinese-speaking side of the organization. Over time, it felt like non-Chinese-speaking employees had fewer long-term career paths and were at risk of being replaced by people who could better fit that internal operating model. Things also move very slowly because employees are often given access only to the bare minimum needed to do their jobs. There is a heavy push toward using AI tools, but in practice it can make it harder to get help from real people. Instead of getting quick support, you often have to spend time going through AI bots or internal tools before getting a useful answer.

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