Toxic Work Environment with Unfair Policies and No Growth Opportunities - werkgeversreview Software Tester bij Gamut InfoSystems

• Extremely Poor HR Policies: I have been with this company for over 8 years, and I have never encountered such regressive HR policies in my entire career. With the arrival of a new external HR team, things have become worse. Unnecessary and unrealistic rules are being imposed that adversely affect employees’ morale and daily workflow. • Unjust Micromanagement: The use of an active tracker to measure productivity is both flawed and intrusive. Even if employees work 10+ hours, it falsely shows only 4-5 hours as productive due to the time spent in meetings, RCA sessions, or communication — which are part of standard corporate roles. Despite this, deductions are made from salaries based on these misleading reports. • Salary and Increments Below Market Standards: Compensation is significantly lower than industry benchmarks. Annual increments are not even in line with inflation — usually capped at 8–10% flat with no relation to performance, contribution, or tenure. • No Recognition or Rewards: There is zero acknowledgment for extra work, no performance-based bonuses, and absolutely no motivation to go the extra mile. • Authoritarian Culture: The company is family-run, and employees are treated more like subordinates than professionals. There’s a distinct lack of transparency and empathy from senior leadership. • High Attrition Among Young Talent: New and younger employees are quitting within months of joining due to the overwhelming pressure, lack of career growth, and the suffocating work culture. • Six-Day Work Week: Outdated 6-day work structure with no flexibility or work-life balance, especially in a time when most companies offer hybrid or flexible models.