Be careful of this place - Anonymous employee Vanity Group Employee Review

1.0
May 20, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nice office, close to station

Cons

You must be very careful before accepting a role at Vanity Group. The culture, when I worked there, was one of bullying and harassment on a daily basis. Very poor management choices, constant bottlenecks, unrealistic delivery expectations, with absolutely no way to have your voice heard and to feel safe (mentally and emotionally) at work. I have seen the improved reviews of Vanity Group over the last year or so, but I find it very hard to believe the Senior Management could have changed that much since my time there. Work practices and hours were unsustainable for everyone working there. Having left and joined other businesses since, you realise how hard it is to repair the mental scars left by this place, but for those in the same boat as me it is possible to recover from working at Vanity Group after a while. If you have a job offer anywhere else, I would recommend considering it.

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1.0
Jan 3, 2025
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Pros

Cool brands, loads of freebies, snacks, office lunches, and the industry is exciting to work in. Some colleagues are genuinely lovely, but unfortunately, that’s overshadowed by the overall culture.

Cons

The work environment is toxic and riddled with extreme favoritism. A small group of people is treated with clear preferential treatment, creating an atmosphere of unfairness and division. Environment is very immature and not at all professional. Immense pressure from senior leaders and scare tactics are the norm, leading to poor morale where staff frequently vent frustrations to one another. High turnover is a glaring issue—many employees leave, not because they’re bad at their jobs as management would like to suggest, but because of the unbearable environment. The narrative is often spun to shift blame onto those who leave, rather than addressing problems.

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2.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Free snacks and drinks in the office. Mostly friendly and supportive colleagues.

Cons

Workload very high. Culture cliquey with gossip and interpersonal drama affecting the environment. A blame culture at times with responsibility being shifted between teams rather than collaboratively resolved. Many processes lacked structure and were created or revised as situations arose.

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