Abusive manager, toxic conditions - Product Owner Riverty Employee Review

1.0
Sep 6, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* Office snacks. * For a teen boy the gender and culture insensitive welcome swag might be useful.

Cons

*Low morale. * Overworking is expected. Burnout is acknowledged and dismissed. * Roles are heavily misrepresented during the interview phase; one may never end up working on the product they applied and interviewed to work on. * 80’s style management privileged over modern leadership (sink or swim attitude with strategically leveraged “positive” and “negative” feedback instead of consistent, constructive dialog or input). * Little thought leadership in Product to learn from; e.g. building company “value” at client’s detriment (not just expense) is rewarded with bonuses. For multiple products or services there is no documented strategy or goals. * Management personnel are candid that colleagues with more traumatizing migration stories are more likely to tolerate poor working conditions at Riverty and “succeed.” * HR diligently closes multiple positions when a team hires one person. Under-hiring across the company precipitates hostile interactions between teams as colleagues protect artificially limited resources. * Dismal onboarding; some canned videos but no structure, little material. No documentation for most products/services. * Gossiping is normalized (1:1 or platform-wide). Senior people share deeply personal details about colleagues unprompted, make inappropriate suggestions about neurodivergence, aptitude, and more. * It was clarified - with HR endorsement - that 1 person should fill 3 roles in one team (i.e. perform equivalent 120 hrs of work per week). * At best “Diversity and Inclusion” is shameless self-promotion without substance, at worst it is dangerously exploitative.

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Riverty Response
2y
Dear former Product Owner, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience at Riverty. I genuinely regret hearing about the issues you've outlined, and I want to address them sincerely. Firstly, it's concerning to learn about your perceptions related to the management and overall working environment. We value every team member and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, heard and respected. The discrepancies between role expectations set during interviews and the actual role are concerning, and we will certainly review our recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure clarity and transparency. We aim for our colleagues to have the resources they need to thrive, and it seems we fell short in your case. Regarding your comments on diversity, inclusion, and equity, they are deeply unsettling. We're fully dedicated to these values, and it's evident that we need to take a closer look at our actions, especially in leadership roles, to ensure we're genuinely walking the talk. Your feedback about HR practices and their interaction with the teams is alarming. It's essential for us to ensure that all our teams, including HR, uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. We'll delve deeper into this matter and implement necessary changes to ensure that everyone at Riverty feels valued and respected. Lastly, we are sorry to hear about the issues you’ve mentioned regarding workload expectations. We firmly believe in work-life balance, and we'll reassess our current practices to guarantee this balance for all employees. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as difficult as it is to read. It provides a crucial perspective that will guide our steps forward, helping to foster a healthier, more inclusive, and supportive workplace for all our team members. Warm regards, Martin Employer Branding

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As an employee, I feel very appreciated. The flexible working hours allow me to manage my professional and private challenges well. Because of these opportunities and benefits and the work that satisfies me, I can't imagine working anywhere else at the moment. My supervisor in particular supports me in all things. I always feel well informed about new developments in the company. I would recommend Riverty as an employer to anyone, who is close to me.

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Riverty Response
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Dear Process Manager, Thank you immensely for your thoughtful and detailed review. Your positive sentiments regarding your experience at Riverty and your endorsement truly warmed our hearts. It's encouraging to know that our efforts to create a flexible, engaging work environment are appreciated, and that you feel supported by your supervisor. We appreciate your suggestions on joining Hansefit and streamlining internal processes - your feedback is crucial in our ongoing mission to enhance employee experiences. Thank you again for your dedication and for choosing Riverty as your workplace. We look forward to continuing to serve and support you in your professional journey. Best Regards, Martin Employer Branding
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Pros

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Cons

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