Post-Merger Decline: Toxic Culture, Weak Leadership, and Poor Support - Anonymous employee SIRVA Employee Review

1.0
Jun 3, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some great people remain at the frontline level who genuinely care about the work and customers.

Cons

Since the merger with BGRS, the company has taken a sharp downturn. The legacy SIRVA executive team is gone, and BGRS leadership now drives the ship—with poor results. Tom Oberdorf is thankfully no longer CEO, but the leadership that replaced him has created an even more toxic and unstable environment. Financial issues are evident—vendors are not being paid on time, which is damaging long-standing relationships. Outsourcing U.S. jobs appears to be a growing trend, raising concerns about long-term job security and service quality. Moving teams are under immense pressure, often overwhelmed due to unapproved headcount and lack of operational support. Benefits are subpar: premiums are high, coverage is minimal, and 401(k) match is below industry standard. Annual merit increases and incentives are frozen, further impacting morale. The overall culture has become toxic, with top-down mandates, little transparency, and employee well-being clearly not a priority.

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5.0
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Very supportive team and management

Cons

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2.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Individual teams and units can be outstanding with great team-players and leadership.

Cons

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