Researchers preferring joblessness over working in Kantar Middle east
Pros
Great name on resume, assures you of an easy job in MR industry. High level exposure as we work with many Fortune 500 clients. Well connected international Kantar network, exposure to international markets, and international innovation as big Saudi PIF and other clients work with us.
Cons
Bureaucracy and internal silos are exhausting, and your day-to-day survival depends on whether your manager decides to ruin your life. Career progression is impossible unless you secure a godfather on the exco as Dubai leadership is incredibly poor, arrogant, and relies on fear tactics to maintain control. Regional leadership completely ignores these deep structural issues as long as the CEO continues to deliver their numbers. The numbers have started falling showing the limitations of intimidation tactics. The workplace has become incredibly toxic, driven by one or two heavily favored exco members and a puppet HR team that exists solely to serve the CEO's interests. Because of this unbearable environment, top-notch researchers are resigning without even having another job lined up. Virtually everyone is currently on a job hunt which speaks to motivation of the team.