Potential, but chaotic & disempowering - Anonymous employee Good Energy (UK) Employee Review

A chaotic, disorganised approach lacking any coherent strategy - the focus of the business changes every few months, and is explained as a 'changing market', but really the business lacks clear strategic and commercial direction. The CEO/Founder is, as many reviews have referenced, controlling and micro-manages the teams below. As a result working here often lacks real authority or responsibility, and ultimately it's about keeping the CEO happy. The trap door culture still exists (despite claims to the contrary) and if you don't agree with the Exec Team and CEO, you're in a vulnerable position. There are a few highly influential members of the business who will input into/control projects and workstreams outside of their expertise, to the detriment of teams responsible for them. This leads to a lack of empowerment within the business as only certain people are listened to. The office is tatty and unsuitable for the number of staff working there, although a new office build is planned which should address this issue. There is no real development, training or career progression; outside of the regular restructures which occasionally create an opportunity to change role. There is no real focus on developing people through the business or attempts to retain talented team members.