If you want to unlearn the great things you've learned, this is the place - Anonymous employee HelloFresh Employee Review

1.0
Dec 9, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Onboarding process is their best. Makes one think this is a great company to thrive and grow. Quite the opposite in fact. If you're intuitive, you'd sense that the company is similar to the canned messages copy+pasted in reviews. They can't afford to invest and follow the change of times (like the canned message that represents their company to investors and talents) why should they invest in you?

Cons

VERY visible culture of distrust and flamboyant egos vp bumps head with another coz they didn't hear the same thing from one or two or three men above. they now head to head during peak planning coz one from companyA and one from companyI and another from self-proclaimed greatness can't make ends meet leaving staff confused why lower ranks pay the price of huge egos and narcissism. one senior director can take over the whole team's morale because he can't stop talking about how awesome he is and really take over meetings with the intent to indirectly say "hey look at me, am the most intelligent person in the room, see, see, hear hear!" another self-proclaimed leader thinks by talking too much they can save the world and by throwing people under the bus they get extra brownie points for being cool. managers have no structure, relies on non-planning ability as their path to being GOAT. yeah, if the men on top don't do, why should you, right? they don't give you credit and throw shade because they need mo' sun.

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Cons

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Hi there, we’re thrilled to know that the benefits are a part of what makes your experience here so fulfilling. Your hard work and enthusiasm are critical to our continued progress, and we are so thankful to have you with us. Here’s to achieving even more together in the future! Thank you & best regards, DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team
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Pros

Flexible hybrid environment. In-office requirement is 50% of the month, but there is significant autonomy in how those days are scheduled (eg. you can decide to condense your in-office days the first 2 weeks of the month, and work remotely for the next 2 weeks).

Cons

1- Compensation (particularly base salary) is significantly below market. Reliance on RSU as a major component of the compensation package is problematic, given the company’s stock has severely plummeted over the last 5 years (and continues to do so). 2- Professional development is virtually non-existent. Internal promotions are rare (even for top performers) and highly political. 3- Constant reorganizations and frequent layoffs. It is difficult to feel secure in your position when entire teams are being phased out every few months. 4- Toxic and fear-driven culture. There is a prevalent culture of backchannel feedback and a palpable, constant sense of fear regarding job security and retaliation. 5- Unsustainable business model, still. Service is overly reliant on discounting and promotions, which has negatively impacted brand perception and long-term customer value. Path to sustainable growth is unclear. Leadership also doesn't seem to know what to do, as they frequently pivot strategy, with new directions introduced every few months (if not every few weeks). This lack of consistency creates a sense of instability and leaves teams feeling as though the company lacks a cohesive, long-term vision. 6- Leadership tone. Leaders often lack respect for both employees and the customer base (it is common for them to make derogatory and insulting comments in business meetings about customers who cancel their service).

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HelloFresh Response
3d
Hello, thank you for bringing this to light. At HelloFresh, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees. Any behavior involving harassment or discrimination is thoroughly investigated under our zero-tolerance policy. Please consider contacting us directly at hf-feedback@hellofresh.com so we can address your concerns via the appropriate channels and process. Thank you & best regards, DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team
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