My experience at Insight Global was nothing short of a nightmare, and I’m still affected by it years later. The way they treat people is beyond unacceptable. It’s appalling, unethical, and downright abusive.
1. Forced Humiliation: After hitting a milestone, we were forced to do a humiliating “celebration” dance in front of the entire office. I made it clear that I have severe anxiety and asked to be excused, but I was told it was “part of the job.” How is that remotely okay? What kind of company blatantly disregards an employee’s mental health disability? To make matters worse, a coworker threatened to share the video of my dance if I didn’t attend a happy hour that night. This place thrives on humiliation and intimidation.
2. Unnecessary and Invasive Communication: Upon being hired, the company sent a letter to my parents. As an adult professional, this struck me as a bizarre and unnecessary invasion of my personal life. I had not consented to this, and I’m not sure how anyone at thought this was appropriate. It blurred the line between professional and personal boundaries in a way that made me deeply uncomfortable. For a company that supposedly focuses on developing adult professionals, this practice felt infantilizing and invasive.
3. Inappropriate “Bonding” Requests: During my time there, my account manager invited me to a “sleepover” at her house as a way to “bond.” While team-building is important, this kind of suggestion crosses professional boundaries and lacks respect for personal space. There are countless other, more appropriate ways to foster team cohesion that don’t involve such awkward and uncomfortable situations.
4. Invasion of Privacy: During new hire training, they forced you to share a hotel room with another new hire you had never met. This isn’t just inappropriate—it feels like a total violation of privacy and potentially illegal.
5. Harassment During Personal Tragedies: During a family funeral, I was repeatedly contacted by the office because I hadn’t put the event on the company calendar “correctly.” This was not only disruptive and unnecessary, but it also showed a complete lack of empathy for what I was going through. No one should have to deal with work-related stress while mourning a loved one.
6. Discriminatory Recruiting Practices: I was instructed to prioritize hiring people based on their looks and ethnicity. This was highly unethical and discriminatory. Asking recruiters to judge candidates on superficial factors is not only illegal but also reflects poorly on the company’s values.
7. Control Over Personal Healthcare: I was told that I had to switch all of my doctors to local providers near the office or I wouldn’t be allowed to attend my medical appointments. This is an extreme overreach into employees’ personal lives and health decisions, which should be respected and accommodated within reason.
8. Toxic Work Environment: The office had a “mean girl” culture where bullying was rampant, and inappropriate relationships were common. The environment was incredibly toxic, and more than five years later, I still have nightmares about my time there.
Now, working in corporate HR for an ethical company, I am even more shocked at how Insight Global treated employees. Their actions violate basic professional standards, and they should be investigated for their unethical practices.
And what do they do in response to all the complaints on here? They give you a generic response, telling you to “reach out to PR” because they don’t actually care about fixing the toxic culture—they just want to protect their image. It’s obvious that their only concern is saving face, not addressing the real issues that are driving people out.
