flexibility, friendship & growth - Marketing Manager EMEA simplehuman Employee Review

5.0
Sep 15, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

simplehuman is a growing company, in which employees are encouraged to grow too. There are always opportunities for training and development, and the atmosphere among colleagues is one of mutual support and friendship. Effort is recognised as well as success, and there's plenty of cake and laughter in the office. When I returned to work after maternity leave, and again during the childcare challenges of the COVID lockdown, simplehuman was really flexible regarding working hours and location. The Goring office location is idyllic and I'm proud to introduce simplehuman products to my friends and family.

Cons

The flipside to simplehuman's flexibility is that plans can change suddenly, and often quite late in the process. If you need to know what's happening a year in advance then we are not the employer for you!

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Cons

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1.0
Dec 4, 2025
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Pros

Nice facilities and frequent activities during lunch hours.

Cons

Nearly all work ultimately revolves around meeting the expectations of the CEO/founder, which is challenging because direction can be unclear, inconsistent, and subject to sudden changes. Priorities often shift without communication or explanation, making it difficult to plan ahead or work with any sense of stability. It frequently felt like teams were trying to interpret what the CEO wanted rather than following a coherent strategy. You might be aligned one day only to find the expectations have changed the next, not due to the quality of the work but simply because his ideas had shifted. This created a reactive environment where people were constantly doubting themselves and second-guessing. The result is a workplace where morale is noticeably low and employees appear stressed and uncertain about how to succeed. If you value clarity, consistent communication, or a collaborative culture, this environment may be challenging.

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