Challenging culture and lack of psychological safety, especially for women - Manager Prysmian Employee Review

1.0
Jan 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong brand with well-known customers and technically solid products. Opportunity to work with large, complex projects in an international environment. Many colleagues at operational level are professional and committed.

Cons

The way employees are treated after disclosing pregnancy is deeply concerning. After informing management and HR about my pregnancy, the tone and behavior changed immediately. I was met with pressure, exclusion, and disrespect rather than support. Decisions affecting my role and employment were discussed informally, without documentation, and later misrepresented internally. Being treated as disposable once you are pregnant — spoken to without dignity, subjected to shifting narratives, and pressured through informal channels — is unacceptable in a modern company. Employment law, equality obligations, and basic human decency were not followed in practice. This creates a culture where women — especially pregnant women — are treated as a problem to be managed away, rather than as employees with rights and professional credibility.

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5.0
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Cons

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2.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Some of if not most people are friendly and supportive. Okay-ish benefits. Slightly better than the average I would say. Flexible hours for flex40 and salary people. In my particular case, they are very flexible when it comes to doctor appointments and kids' activities.

Cons

Emotional and mental damage from a toxic environment. Gossip galore and everyone is eager to point fingers or say "not my job". Managers who literally yell and curse at employees. Everyone is overworked and underappreciated. Sexism runs rampant. Communication between mangers, departments, and floor operators is non-existent. FAVORITISM EVERYWHERE! Certain people are treated differently because they are "in" with the right people in management. No one is treated equally. The machinery on the floor is old and falling apart.

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