Toxic culture - Anonymous employee Wiley Employee Review

2.0
Oct 10, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Supportive colleagues who are doing their best in a business environment that lacks resources, clear direction, and a sustainable model. - Generous PTO policy (unlimited), though you may face criticism for taking time off if it's perceived that you are "behind" on work.

Cons

- A toxic workplace culture driven by excessive micromanagement, constant criticism, and unprofessional behavior from management. - Frequent, unproductive meetings. - Shifting goals and frequent leadership turnover, leading to rapid departure of top talent. - Outsourcing to third-party vendors with inconsistent quality and lack of expertise. - Ineffective HR and legal teams that fail to support employees properly. - Employees are stretched thin and unable to focus on meaningful work.

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