Toxic culture driven by favoritism and lack of guidance - Anonymous employee Western Union Employee Review

• Career growth depended more on personal relationships with leadership than on performance or results • Advancement required being aligned with the boss’s inner circle rather than demonstrating capability or impact • Clear favoritism toward employees who engaged in “yes-man” behavior and internal politics • Lack of respect from leadership, including dismissive communication and disregard for individual contributions • Feedback was either absent or delivered in a non-constructive, inconsistent way • No clear guidance, expectations, or defined responsibilities • Constant ambiguity around priorities, deliverables, and ownership of work • Employees were expected to “figure things out” without proper direction or support • No structured career path or development plan despite taking on increasing responsibilities • Additional work and expectations were added without recognition, promotion, or compensation adjustments • Leadership failed to provide mentorship, coaching, or any real professional development • Growth opportunities were unclear and often inaccessible unless politically connected • Contributions were overlooked or attributed elsewhere, creating frustration and lack of motivation • High performers were not differentiated from low performers in any meaningful way • Environment discouraged speaking up or challenging decisions • Employees who raised concerns were sidelined or perceived as problematic • Increasing workload without proper staffing or support, leading to burnout • Lack of planning resulted in reactive work rather than strategic execution • Overall culture driven by politics, favoritism, and lack of accountability rather than merit and professionalism