High turnover reflects a deeply toxic and stressful management culture - Anonymous employee Basis Research Employee Review

Workload & Development: The current workload for junior staff is extremely high, with a heavy emphasis on administrative and project management tasks. Because the focus often leans toward output volume, there are limited opportunities for training or development. While the immediate team is incredibly supportive, onboarding relies heavily on colleagues stretching their own limited time to help. Work-Life Balance: Long hours, including routine evening and weekend work, are culturally expected, leading to burnout and a lack of focus on employee well-being. Management Culture: Promotion pathways are subjective, with noticeable differences in how standards are applied to different employees. This is mirrored in the company’s high turnover. Workplace Communication: The day-to-day communication style from management is often stressful and critical rather than encouraging. A lack of professional respect in how feedback is delivered heavily affects team morale and severely impacts individual confidence and work ability.