Toxic environment - IT Support Keyfactor Employee Review

1.0
Mar 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

there was nothing positive, was former employee for less than a year at this company.

Cons

Toxic environment, was sick and took sick leave, only to be asked when returned back to office by manager how am I going to compensate for sick days I took, despite having doctors letter.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

Great People Great Benefits Solid Pay

Cons

Leadership has been changing a lot recently adding to uncertainty

1.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Great Product, Challenging Leadership Culture - The product is innovative and continues to evolve. - Many of the individual contributors are talented, hardworking, and genuinely care about the company's success. - There are strong teams throughout the organization doing great work despite the challenges around them.

Cons

Politics Often Outweigh Performance - Relationships and internal alliances often carry more weight than results and performance. Constantly Shifting Priorities - Leadership often chases the next shiny thing before existing initiatives have had time to mature or demonstrate results. Recognition and Visibility Challenges - Employees are frequently asked to take on responsibilities beyond their role with limited acknowledgment for their contributions. - There can be a disconnect between those doing the work and those receiving visibility for it. - Promotions and advancement can feel influenced more by relationships and politics than measurable outcomes. Accountability Flows Down, Credit Flows Up - When initiatives struggle, responsibility often falls on those executing the work while leadership decisions receive less scrutiny. Work-Life Balance Exists Mostly on Paper - Don't let perks like Second Fridays fool you; employees quickly learn that taking advantage of them can come at a cost if they want to advance. - Weekend messages, fire drills, and the expectation of constant availability are normalized. Turnover Raises Questions - Multiple employees have left within a short period of time, and departures continue across the organization. - If a team is hiring aggressively, it is worth asking why the role became available in the first place.

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