False Promises and Silent Firing: A Toxic Culture of Stagnation and Disposability - Employee Lifecycle Specialist Swarovski Employee Review

2.0
Sep 5, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Remote working, good work-life balance - Nice discounts and gift at Christmas

Cons

The company claims to promote values like innovation and inclusivity, but in reality, new ideas are not welcomed, and outdated tools like Excel sheets and Word templates are still heavily relied upon. Employees who attempt to stand out or innovate are often discouraged and dismissed, typically by poorly trained managers who likely feel their positions are threatened. I felt gradually pushed out, experiencing a form of “silent firing” for several months before being laid off and replaced by someone else (feedback focused mainly on negatives, confusion and conflicting information, micromanagement) It feels like they treat people as disposable, using them until they’re worn out and ready to be replaced. Most colleagues feel the same way but are too afraid to speak up. They’ll only admit these things to you once they know you’ve been fired.

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Swarovski Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. At Swarovski we have an open-door policy and encourage our employees to reach out to a member of upper management or HR to make sure their concerns and ideas for the improvement of the company are addressed and handled strategically and effectively in a timely manner. As part of a company that truly values self expression, you can be yourself, have your voice heard, contribute to a unique culture and impact the output of the business. We want to ensure you that your concerns will be shared with upper management, as this kind of feedback is crucial to the improvement of our company. As always, we wish you all the best in your career and private life.

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