RUN!! Branch will DRAIN YOUR SOUL and toss you out - Anonymous employee Branch Employee Review

- Branch will DRAIN YOUR SOUL and once they're done with you they will toss you out. The recent covid layoff has left alot of existing employees feeling stressed and saddened by the departure of members of their teams. Instead of boosting morale, Branch held an All-Hands to let everyone left know that "everyone who remains are essential". This was upsetting to hear because not only was this disrespectful for folks who were laid off, there were high-performers who were let go in roles in which Branch proceeded to HIRE FOR within a month of the layoff. It's HORRIBLE they used this pandemic to their advantage. - Company first, EMPLOYEES LAST: Branch put their people last and generally all they care about is their company image. During the pandemic period, instead of empathizing with the situation and ensuring people are taken care of, repeatedly during all-hands, all that was drilled into our heads was our job was “to keep Branch alive" and everyone needs to "work even harder”. Basically also telling us that we had to “get over it” anytime someone feels stressed. The C-level leadership micromanages every aspect of the company and has no trust in their employees. Regardless of how hard people are working, it will NEVER be enough for this company. Leadership needs to understand you can build a culture of running fast and being lean by empowering your employees. NOT by treating them like a number and being passive aggressive about how hard everyone needs to work. - The WORST management team I've ever worked under. I’ve lost brain cells sitting in QBRs, All Hands, and any meeting with management. The reason why the leadership team is consistently bad is because Branch tends to hire folks who are okay with keeping their mouths shut and do what they are told. Do yourself a favor and RUN now to save your career. I rather be job searching during a pandemic than continue to contribute to a toxic and selfish culture.