Pros
Many of my former colleagues who are good people
Cons
I can only echo the comments of others. The senior management team (including HR) are an absolute embarrassment. Certainly that is the case in the UK. It is a toxic cabal where nepotism is rife and if you are perceived to be a threat to their position then you are removed. The MD in the UK has absolutely no appreciation of what his managers are up to or the feelings of staff that have the utter misfortune to work for them. He clearly has completely given up he cares so little about what is happening around him. A culture of failure exists where the management take absolutely no ownership of the situation and they go through a constant cycle of cutting staff and shutting locations. The ship is sinking and they will do anything to suppress information that portrays a negative image of the FAMILY branding, which should be subject to the Trades Description Act. During my time two locations have been closed and one location is on the brink. Comments about turnover of staff are absolutely true, at one location in a 2 year period I counted 15 members of staff came and went. My story is probably echoed by many people who have left and are not aware of Glassdoor. I think if HQ in Germany knew of the reality they would be horrified how these people are tainting the brand of a once respected company.