Politics, Arbitrary Decisions & Non-Existing Culture - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Red Bull

Company Culture: Undoubtedly, Mateschitz has built a strong international brand with an overwhelmingly positive perception globally. Perceptions that are associated with an adventurous, nonconformist, and anti-authoritarian lifestyle. Unfortunately, nothing you will find within the walls of the Red Bull HQ. The encouragement to think creative, opportunistic, and risk-taking ends on the very first day of your employment. It is an illusion portrayed by the external perception of the brand. Politics..Politics..Politics: There is a strong destructive political force within the company. Mateschitz is well known for keeping his circle of "friends" very close to the center of power, resulting in a company that is plagued by nepotism on every conceivable level. This subsequently causes arbitrary job placements with zero transparency. Although there are highly skilled managers to be found at the top & mid-management level, there are - sadly - too many "managers" that are simply not qualified enough to be anywhere close to their positions. Communication: One might think that a company that does such an exceptional job of selling its value proposition to diverse audiences would be more than capable of mastering its internal communications processes. Sadly, this is not the reality. Zero communication about restructuring processes and hardly any top-down communication, which leaves the impression of an unworthy management that simply does not care about the opinion of its employees. Black Lives Matter: Diversity simply does not exist. People who vouch for diversity are dismissed by leadership. The handling of the BLM movement has been utterly disappointing and reflects the right-wing view of leadership. This is what happens when your company is run by a 76-year-old white man who intends to build walls to keep refugees in their place. Personal Growth: This company does not - in any way - embrace change and individuality. It is unfortunate that the company attracts so many young professionals who have the ambition to contribute and grow within the walls of Red Bull, when in fact they would be better off in any other corporate in the world.