INSEAD reviews about "colleague"

Terrible retiement policies. The only school of this quality that forces faculty to retire just because of their age. No healthcare resources upon retirement. Forced to leave the country upon retirement. Had I been aware of this I never would have joined INSEAD.

Where to even start... there is no meritocracy to speak of. If you are a French speaker or your manager likes you, limited rules apply to you. Diversity is dropping in some campuses like Singapore but that's not the school's fault, it is government policy. HR has zero relevant experience in real world settings - Ever since they introduced a shocking poorly executed compa-ratio policy when discussing remuneration in 2024, most long serving staff that have stuck with the school through COVID and all the difficult times get ZERO increment due to salaries being forced into a band, leading staff retention to drop to an all-time low. If you are a new joiner and negotiate a good package to join, bear in mind the compa-ratio policy means you will not get a pay raise for at least 3-5 years or until you quit. All the good people from the past 10 years have quit or are in the process of finding a new job. INSEAD's work culture has gone down the toilet bowl since Francisco Veloso took over from Ilian Mihov. People who get promoted now are not the performing ones, but rather the ones who are good at carrying balls. If you want to keep your job, make sure you do not whistleblow on any wrongdoing even if it happens in front of you, especially if it is done by top management. We had a popular ex-colleague (brit guy) in talent acquisition who can attest to this. There are also some departments in degree programmes who are haemorrhaging long-serving staff faster than ice cream melts in Singapore due to the wonderful "leadership" on display. Current INSEAD leadership probably got confused and think that they are working at INEOS and not INSEAD, as they are sinking the school's work culture faster than Jim Ratcliffe is destroying Manchester United.

We need more qualified leaders who can make decisions and take responsibilities. We need to create more opportunities for those colleagues who have the knowledge and skills, to be qualified leaders but never got the chance.

Political environment. Some managers promote bad behaviours.

Commute can be a bit tough for some.

Poor leadership standards in select department as office politics are prevalent with credits often taken from deserving staff and given to favored individuals who prioritize visibility over actual performance. Promotions appear to be awarded to favorites, frequently leveraging the hard work of others. Decision-making authority concentrated with the manager, creating opportunities to manipulate outcomes for personal gain.

The work environment has significant challenges, including a perception of favoritism in promotions, which often seem to be influenced by personal relationships rather than merit. This can create a sense of frustration among employees who feel that their skills and competencies are not adequately recognized. I observed a colleague in the IT department who faced difficulties, including what appeared to be verbal harassment during performance reviews. This situation raised concerns about the fairness of the review process, particularly regarding the influence of management. There seems to be a trend of prioritizing certain hiring practices that may not fully consider a diverse range of candidates, which could limit opportunities for local and international applicants. Additionally, there are inconsistencies in adhering to HR policies, such as the requirement for employees to be in the office three days a week. Some team members have been observed arriving late or only coming in sporadically, which can impact team dynamics and productivity. Overall, the culture could benefit from improvements in communication and accountability to foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

budget cuts due to EBITA, promotions happen when you apply for another internal role

If boundaries are difficult for you to manage, you might struggle. One of the best business schools out there and can feel demanding at times,