Working in HR at G-Research was a soul-crushing and disheartening experience. Despite being pushed to our limits consistently by HR and Company leaders, the efforts were met with no real recognition or reward. The workplace culture was pervasively cult-like, with an elitist undercurrent that leadership not only embraced but seemed to wear as a badge of pride. This was especially apparent in the HR leadership, who, contrary to the principles they were supposed to uphold, treated HR employees with profound disrespect, akin to regarding them as mere dirt beneath their feet. This treatment persisted despite feedback highlighting the distress it caused. Empty promises were common, with talks of permanent positions, promotions, and substantial bonuses that inevitably led to disappointment when not fulfilled. Junior staff faced constant belittlement over minor errors, which only compounded the pressure they were under—a situation that the HR leaders dismissively overlooked, ignoring their own subpar performance. There was a distinct lack of consideration for the actual roles and responsibilities of employees, with a blind expectation that tasks be completed without guidance. Moreover, the HR leaders appeared to operate under the misguided belief that expressing anger would somehow improve performance, while they routinely deflected blame onto middle managers without accepting any responsibility themselves. These practices contributed to an unbearable work environment, and then they have the nerve to act surprised when you express displeasure. I'd be surprised if turnover in HR doesn't reach 50% by Q2 2024 (especially in the HR processing team, all of whom seem depressed).