A Sinking Ship with Toxic Leadership - Software Developer Flowbox Employee Review

1.0
Sep 27, 2023
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Pros

Flowbox used to be a great organization with a vibrant culture, talented people, and attractive benefits. The Stockholm office had a fantastic environment, high ceilings, a central location, and recreational amenities like a ping pong table, Mario Kart, FIFA, a terrace, and a well-stocked Convini fridge. The company was also diverse, with employees from 17 different nationalities, and the pay was competitive.

Cons

Unfortunately, the organization's leadership has been a glaring weakness from the very beginning and has only deteriorated over time. This weakness in leadership has pushed the company to its knees, and it's heartbreaking to see how capable individuals have been leaving the organization, while those who should have left remain, further poisoning the atmosphere. A clear example of this was the mass exodus of product managers and team leads following a restructuring in early 2022. At that point, the only product manager left was not only incompetent but also toxically disruptive, creating a hostile work environment. Flowbox had immense potential, but the mismanagement has dashed any hope of recovery. The current culture and status of the company seem irreparable, and I strongly advise against considering employment here.

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Flowbox Response
2y
Hey! Thank you for sharing your point of view! There have been a lot of changes in 2022, most of which are related to the merge with Photoslurp in Spain, so we are facing both very positive and exciting changes but also challenges, of course. Your points seem very valid, and I can assure you that we are working hard on improving the culture and collaboration between teams and offices. Feel free to connect with us in case you would like to know more.

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A rapidly evolving company in a young and international environment. It’s very enjoyable to share and grow hand in hand with all the departments in the Barcelona office. It often feels more like a group of friends having fun working on a common project. With the acquisition of the new company, we now have even more opportunities, and the platform is constantly evolving. This is enriching for all teams, as it allows us to continually develop our skills in our respective fields.

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Flowbox Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very happy to hear that you value the team, the international environment, and the learning opportunities. The credit truly goes to the people who make Flowbox what it is every day. We know there is still room for improvement as an organization, and that’s precisely why we’ve recently strengthened our People & HR team to continue building a better employee experience. Comments like yours remind us why it’s worth continuing to invest in our culture, our people, and our product.
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Cons

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Flowbox Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very happy to hear that you value the team, the international environment, and the learning opportunities. The credit truly goes to the people who make Flowbox what it is every day. We know there is still room for improvement as an organization, and that’s precisely why we’ve recently strengthened our People & HR team to continue building a better employee experience. In line with this commitment, we also carried out our salary review process in January, as part of our ongoing effort to invest in our people. Comments like yours remind us why it’s worth continuing to invest in our culture, our people, and our product.
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