Toxic founder - Anonymous employee Daye Employee Review

I loved my time at Daye as that experience unlocked a host of opportunities for me, both personally and professionally! I was given ample chances to grow by leading key company projects. I would also want to emphasize how collaborative and open-minded the team was. Every suggestion or recommendation was thoroughly evaluated based on its merit rather than random preconceptions! I would definitely recommend Daye as a place to work and grow!

Nothing particular beyond the typical high intensity of working at a startup. I wouldn’t say it was terrible and management definitely strived to make it easier to cope with by providing free access to coaching and other relevant resources.

- The company’s mission and vision are strong and inspiring on paper. - A few talented and hardworking individuals genuinely try to do their best despite the environment. - Provides an opportunity to learn resilience and how to navigate difficult workplace dynamics.

- Efforts to do the right thing are punished rather than encouraged. - Major decisions that affect employees are often communicated poorly, with little transparency or respect for those impacted. - HR lacks independence, with key roles tied too closely to the founder/CEO, creating zero trust if you raise concerns. - Leadership can present a supportive face, but when real issues are raised, promises are made and then quietly withdrawn. Instead of addressing concerns, criticism is redirected toward the employee, often with harsh and demoralising feedback. - Strong favouritism for “yes-man” behaviour rather than merit or constructive contributions. - Gossip and cliques foster a toxic, divisive culture that undermines collaboration and trust.