Started strong, but culture and direction declined sharply - Anonymous employee Education Perfect Employee Review

Significant change in company culture following private equity acquisition Senior leadership hires without relevant education sector background, focusing heavily on short-term results Targets often felt unrealistic, with limited practical support — feedback was frequently framed as “this is what the board wants” Decision-making often focused on quick fixes rather than long-term solutions Limited collaboration between departments, which has negatively affected operations and customer perception Strong bullying culture among some teams