Bad management team and decision making - Finance Intrepid Group Employee Review

1.0
Apr 15, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Only good before the company was acquired by Ascential.

Cons

Acquired by Ascential in June 2022 and underwent 2 rounds of retrenchment. Was then rebranded to a new company (Flywheel SEA) and the entire Flywheel group was acquired by Omnicom Group. All these with no changes/improvements to employees' benefits or way-of-work, but increased workload. Heard from peers that company was recently divested (i.e. kicked out by Omnicom). So within a span of 2 years, the company was acquired twice, went through retrenchment twice, and then divested, back to square 1. All these while having no benefits to employees, but maybe the shareholders? What fantastic decision making the leaders have!

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Intrepid Group Response
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Thank you for your honest feedback. We understand that periods of transition—such as acquisitions, restructurings, and rebranding—can create uncertainty and present real challenges for employees. The past two years have brought significant changes, and we recognize the impact this has had on our teams. Leadership decisions during times of rapid industry evolution are often made with the long-term health and competitiveness of the company in mind, though we understand this may not always translate immediately into visible benefits for employees. Your concerns about workload and employee experience are important, and we are working to ensure that support and well-being remain a key focus through any organizational changes. We appreciate your contributions and wish you the best in your future endeavors. Your perspective will be considered as we move forward.

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Pros

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1.0
Apr 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- No Pros, only Good coworkers (not the leaders)

Cons

1. The culture feels very hierarchical, and it creates a gap between management and staff. 2. Many decisions seem to benefit management more than employees, with little consideration for staff wellbeing. 3. Even small mistakes can lead to warning letters, which feels excessive and discouraging rather than helpful. 4. There’s a noticeable lack of empathy from leadership, which affects morale over time. 5. Internal communication can be unprofessional at times, negative perceptions about staff or teams are shared across departments, which creates misunderstandings and unfair judgments

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