Thales reviews

- management has no anticipation, no vision. Decisions are being made that are dooming from day 1 - middle management tolerates abusive behavior by lower management towards engineers, as long and there are results - deep ingrained fear culture - interviews focus on tech skills alone, no filtering on mindset, thinking, communication skills, openness to other ideas - I strongly recommend not working for the Romanian office

The culture is currently hindered by a lack of accountability regarding professional conduct. While corporate values look good on paper, there is a noticeable disconnect in the daily reality where a culture of favoritism often takes precedence over merit. Toxic interpersonal dynamics and manipulative behaviors are not just overlooked; they are frequently enabled by a leadership style that prioritizes 'inner circles' over professional boundaries. High performers who operate outside these social cliques are left to manage difficult peer-to-peer interactions on their own, without meaningful intervention from HR or management. This lack of objective oversight significantly impacts morale and makes it difficult to focus on core deliverables. If you value a transparent, collaborative environment where everyone is held to the same professional standard regardless of personal ties, you will find the current climate extremely challenging.