Old-fashioned organisation: The company operates with a rigid hierarchical structure in which managers and top executives frequently perform operational tasks, revealing a lack of managerial competence and strategic vision.
Processes are poorly implemented or entirely absent, and project-management methods commonly used in Tier-1 companies are not applied. A culture of strong egos is prevalent.
“Boys’ club” dynamics: Women in positions of responsibility—often theoretical or symbolic—are consciously or unconsciously sidelined. Male colleagues who overstep the boundaries of their female counterparts’ roles are, implicitly or explicitly, encouraged by management.
Poorly defined roles: The division of responsibilities and scope is unclear and inconsistently applied.
Overall: The environment and organisational culture are toxic.