A masterclass in how not to run a company - Avis employé Client Services SelectScience

Pay is shockingly low — often 30% or more below industry benchmarks — and conversations around raises are either dismissed or outright mocked. As roles grow and responsibilities pile on, there’s no change to title, pay, or support. You can end up leading teams and handling training while still being called an “assistant.” There is no real progression here. Promotions are replaced by bizarre or inflated titles that look impressive on paper but mean nothing and often do not come with a raise. The company quietly removed all investment in training and development — even the modest £500 annual learning allowance. There’s no proper HR function. Those hired into HR roles often try to make meaningful change, only to be met with resistance, stonewalling, and ultimately pushed out. It’s a revolving door. Management culture is toxic. Bullying is normalised. If you don’t drop everything when asked or if you set boundaries, you’re seen as a problem. The people who survive are those who submit, not those who think independently. Leadership operates like a clique. Most have only ever worked at this company, and it shows. Many climbed the ladder by sticking around long enough rather than having the skills to lead — and they protect each other at all costs, even when it harms the business. Speaking up is dangerous. Major issues — especially cultural and behavioural ones — are routinely hidden or ignored, including instances of sexual harassment that were brushed aside, and people who raised concerns were punished, not supported. The hybrid working policy is inconsistent and deeply unfair. Some staff are pressured to come in regularly, while others work remotely from other countries. It’s not about business need — it’s about who you are and who you know. Overall, there’s a culture of overwork, underpay, and silencing. People leave burnt out, not better off.