Poor Executive Management, Culture, Workplace Toxicity - Anonymous employee Centerbase Employee Review

1.0
Oct 24, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Some departments are hard working (product, development) - Culture was great prior under original CEO - Decent benefits

Cons

- The CEO who, in my opinion, embodies everything that's wrong with corporate leadership. While I will refrain from naming names, the leadership provided by this individual was nothing short of disastrous - Being relatable to employees was clearly not a priority for the current CEO. They appeared out of touch with the realities of our day-to-day work and the challenges we faced. Attempts to engage with the team often felt forced and insincere, further contributing to a sense of disconnection. - Authenticity was a foreign concept to this CEO. Their words and actions rarely aligned, making it difficult to trust anything they said. It was evident that their public persona was carefully crafted to create a facade of success, while the reality within the organization was vastly different. The CEO's lack of leadership, toxic corporate culture, inability to relate to employees, and lack of authenticity were major contributors to a frustrating and disheartening work environment. I would strongly caution anyone considering employment under this leadership to think twice and carefully assess whether it aligns with their career goals and values.

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Centerbase Response
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I appreciate the time you took to provide feedback about your experience at Centerbase. From what I can gather, it appears you worked at Centerbase for quite some time and experienced the transition from a founder-CEO to growth stage company and new leadership. Transitions like this can be challenging: you’ve gotten used to how things are done and with whom, and it seems that overnight things have changed! Over the past 18 months I have had to make strategic decisions to push our company forward into a new era. These decisions have brought new faces and new technologies into the organization, and we have drastically changed how we approach our business and our customers. You and I may not have had the relationship that you had with Centerbase’s founder, and I may have a different personality than he did, but that does not mean I care any less about this incredible company and the outstanding team members who work here. I’m sorry you felt differently and I hope you find what you’re looking for in your next role.

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