- Unrealistic work targets
- Under-supported in role
- Uncommunicative middle and senior management
- Inadequate training for new hires
- Opaque salary banding used to exploit workers with unequal pay
- Terrible environment for encouraging work/life balance
- No interest in developing younger hires
- Limited career opportunities
- Inexperienced or unsupported immediate managers
- Culture of cost-saving and efficiency specifically at the expense of delivering a quality service or product