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(Infographic) Know what you’re signing up for: 7 red flags of a bad organisational culture
(Infographic) Know what you’re signing up for: 7 red flags of a bad organisational culture
As a fresh graduate or newbie to the working world, you might think that all experience is good, and that you shouldn’t be too picky with employment opportunities. Sure, you shouldn’t be a diva or have unrealistic expectations, but inexperience doesn’t mean you should subject yourself to unhealthy working environments that destroy your self-confidence and rob you of your passion for work.
But how do you suss out what the company’s organisational culture is really like, as an outsider? Getting the inside scoop from contacts or acquaintances who work there is one way. Alternatively, you can also do your own research by browsing online company reviews to glean further insights into your potential employer’s inner workings.
If you’re new to this, you might find our “Top 5 Tips to Analyse Company Reviews” a helpful guide to navigate you through the process.
If you’ve clinched a job offer, well done! But keep an eye out for the following 7 red flags of a bad organisational culture. Knowing what you’re signing up for will help you better deal with the challenges you encounter along the way, if you decide to accept the job offer.
It’s easy to get taken in by the hirer’s sweet promises of fat annual bonuses and a generous benefits package, but remember that there’s always more to it than meets the eye. Do your research and know what you’re signing up for so you don’t end up disheartened.
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