Singapore office brings shame to the brand - Anonymous employee Sia Employee Review

1.0
Sep 19, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

On rare occasions you will get a decent project. Very helpful and collaborative colleagues, I have met some very good friends during my time here.

Cons

- No support whatsoever from the upper management when you are on a project, they do not care and also do not have the expertise or competency to help you -The one thing that stops Sia SG expanding its business or to be taken seriously by the industry is the local partner. Clients literally come to consultants on projects to complain about him and overtime clients will drop the contract simply because they do not want to work with him anymore! -Any local BD effort will be ruined by local partner as he will jump in during client engagement and say or do something that completely damages the relationship. It is embarrassing. -Unethical and sometimes borderline illegal practices, no consideration of labour law, quality of work, employee health and only focuses on short term financial gain

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Cons

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Pros

- Depending on the business unit, you can find supportive, friendly colleagues. There is a strong sense of camaraderie at the peer level, which makes day-to-day work more pleasant. - There is also a relatively good work-life balance overall. However, it is sometimes unclear whether this is the result of a genuine company culture that prioritizes balance, or rather a consequence of inconsistent planning and organization, which can lead to periods of under- or over-allocation. - Decent healthcare benefits

Cons

- Clear lack of structure and transparency, particularly regarding promotions, bonuses, and compensation adjustments. Processes are inconsistent, often unclear, and sometimes feel arbitrary. In several cases, expected salary adjustments were delayed, minimized, or only granted after persistent follow-up. Bonuses are not always proactively distributed and may require employees to explicitly chase them. - Favoritism is a concern, with recognition and advancement not always based on merit. The culture at higher levels can sometimes feel unprofessional, with blurred boundaries that create discomfort. - Long-term employees tend to feel undervalued over time. Many leave after around two years, often because they see a very limited progression. - Overall impression that the company tends to optimize costs at the expense of employees whenever possible, which affects trust and long-term engagement. - Leadership tolerates or fails to address inappropriate, unprofessional, or toxic behaviors. It can go unchecked for years, with action only taken very late, sometimes for reasons unrelated to the misconduct..

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