A great company being dragged to hell by poor management - Anonymous employee AMS Employee Review

2.0
Feb 13, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Started out as a fun place to work, as long as you carry your weight, come in jeans, sneakers, put your mobile on the table and chat with your coworkers. Can go on leaves as long as you have leave credits and the client gives a go-signal.

Cons

Started demanding that employees "dress up a bit" and evaluating people's leadership potential based on how they dress up. Now putting your phone on the desk is forbidden, talking to other people will give the impression that you are a slacker while not talking will label you antisocial. Now you can be stressed and practically on your deathbed but won't be allowed on vacation because somebody somewhere up the management chain is looking at some numbers on a spreadsheet that in no way indicates how satisfied your client is with you or how stressed you are. Bottom line: management is all about numbers, ironic for a company that boasts that people are its best asset.

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AMS Response
10y
If you would like to get in touch to discuss your experience and comments, please get in touch direct at ruth.smyth@alexmann.com. Myself or a member of the HR team would be happy to discuss any of your comments in confidence.

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5.0
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Pros

AMS has great culture, they care about the people who work at the company.

Cons

Client relationships can be difficult

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AMS Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear our culture and the care we show for our people have made a positive impact. That sense of support and connection across teams is something we work hard to nurture every day. We also recognize that client relationships can be complex at times. Supporting our teams to navigate those environments with confidence and collaboration remains an important focus for us. We appreciate your feedback and your contribution to AMS.
1.0
Apr 27, 2026
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Pros

Flexible and remote working Great company but with the right leadership

Cons

Since the leadership change last year, the culture within AMS has deteriorated significantly. The new CDTO’s approach has created an environment that feels increasingly toxic and unsustainable for many employees. There is a strong sense that every problem is expected to be solved—or sidelined—by AI, often without realistic planning, sufficient resources, or input from the teams actually responsible for execution. This has led to confusion, constant shifting priorities, and a lack of meaningful support for getting work done effectively. At the same time, workloads have increased to an unsustainable level. Expectations continue to rise, but without additional resources or clear prioritization. Many teams are stretched thin, juggling multiple high-pressure initiatives with tight deadlines, which only adds to the stress and makes it difficult to maintain quality or balance. More concerning is the leadership style. Communication often feels driven by pressure and fear rather than clarity or collaboration. Many employees feel they are operating under constant scrutiny, which has contributed to widespread stress, anxiety, and low morale across the department. It’s becoming common to hear colleagues express reluctance to come into work, not because of the workload itself, but because of the atmosphere.

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