Stay away - dysfunctional director will destroy you - Manager Step Change Employee Review

1.0
Aug 15, 2019
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Pros

Great people, very creative and nice

Cons

One of the 4 shareholder directors is a horrible human being. He has been bullying staff for many years and getting away with it on account of his position with the company. The CEO is fully across this behavior but has chosen to turn a blind eye and not properly address it. As a result, there is significant stress and unhappiness in the company, with previously vibrant culture being eroded by the bully and his dysfunctional behavior

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1.0
Nov 18, 2025
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Pros

None that I can think of.

Cons

Working at StepChange Debt Charity is soul‑destroying. The role is relentless, taking call after call with no real break, leaving staff drained. Managers refuse to speak to customers when complaints arise, leaving frontline staff to take the brunt. Unrealistic KPIs and harsh call targets push people to breaking point, with many going off on long‑term sick due to stress. Staff turnover is extremely high, and morale is constantly low. If your face fits than great and if not then be prepared! While the charity’s purpose is admirable, the internal reality is damaging, unsustainable, and leaves employees feeling undervalued and expendable.

5.0
Oct 23, 2025
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Pros

Good culture good leaders work from home

Cons

I can’t think of any cons it was a good place to work

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