New North American leadership is destroying the company - Anonymous employee ZF Group Employee Review

2.0
Feb 1, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company has long history and used to have very highly competent leadership and employees. There are a lot of loyal and hardworking employees that are willing to give far beyond than standard. There has been a "brain drain" of competent and hard working employees.

Cons

New North American leadership is focused on micromanaging and do-as-I say-not-as-I-do approach. The cost cutting measures such as travel limitations, mandatory return to office, not rehiring for vacant position but rather requiring remaining employees to pick up the extra workload without extra compensation. and cutting the benefits, has really demoralized the company and left those that are competent and hard working looking for other opportunities or too burned out. Recently, the company also implemented demotion of some employees because consultants told them there were too many layers in the company.

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ZF Group Response
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Thank you for your feedback. Our management team has implemented some changes in order to improve our efficiency and competitiveness in the market. Our R & D sites have a hybrid work environment similar to other companies. We understand organizational change can be difficult for those involved, however these changes will ultimately help us streamline our operations and become more efficient. These decisions were made after careful consideration. We are committed to ensuring that our employees feel valued and supported. If you have any further concerns or questions, please contact HR.

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