Toxic Culture - Highly Inexperienced Leadership Team - Anonymous employee Energy CX Employee Review

1.0
Jun 13, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Sales team is eager and driving the success of the business.

Cons

The firm's culture is toxic and cult-like. If you are not a ~25-year-old frat bro, you will not fit in, nor will you be successful. There is no acceptance or encouragement of diverse thinking, ideas or working styles. It is a one-size-fits-all environment. 'Conform or get out' is the underlying message subtly shared internally - and the frequent firings and highly unethical HR practices show this. Work-life balance is nonexistent, sales staff is treated as entirely replaceable, executives are micro-managed like children, women are referred to as "chicks" and gossip is rampant, further contributing to a toxic culture. The leadership team is largely inexperienced. Despite the illusion of the tenured CEO running the show, the CEO's 26 year old son (COO) has unfortunately been given the reins. 'COO' is an inappropriate term, as he is extremely inexperienced, bringing no business strategy experience nor any relevant experience to the table. Although well-meaning, his inexperience precedes him. It is as though he has read business management books and regurgitated any and all tactics onto the team, seeing which will stick, with no strategy or relevance whatsoever. The COO alone makes the working environment extremely difficult.

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5.0
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Pros

Lots of upside and opoprtunity to progress & grow - company is doing great things and will be the #1 player in the space in a year

Cons

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5.0
Jun 2, 2025
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Pros

Working at Energy CX has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and genuine care—for both its clients and its employees. From day one, I felt welcomed, supported, and challenged in the best ways. Leadership at Energy CX is transparent and approachable, always encouraging feedback and new ideas. The energy industry can be complex, but Energy CX makes it exciting. The team is full of driven, passionate individuals who thrive on helping clients find smarter, more sustainable solutions. It's fast-paced, but the energy (pun intended) is unmatched. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a forward-thinking team, I can't recommend Energy CX highly enough.

Cons

If you're not comfortable with a high-performance, results-driven atmosphere, it can feel overwhelming. Additionally, because the company is scaling quickly, some internal processes and communication structures are still evolving. This can occasionally lead to ambiguity or the need for more self-direction, particularly for newer team members. However, these are the types of growing pains you’d expect from a company that’s ambitious and expanding. If you’re adaptable, proactive, and eager to be part of something exciting and impactful, Energy CX offers a fantastic platform to thrive.

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