Star Media Group Berhad

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Political pressure, union-busting work by company, attempts to reduce benefits by HR. HR is slow and inefficient.

Not very competitive pay, work in silo

I encountered some of the most ineffective middle manager who focus solely on 'managing' rather than truly leading. They are quick to assign blame when things go wrong. My experience working under a manager who lacked an understanding of the process but still demanded flawless results was particularly challenging. It wasn’t until high-performing employees started leaving that they began to panic, shifting blame onto others. Gaslighting is a common issue that should be addressed, and many middle manager need to develop leadership skills rather than just giving orders. The middle manager that I have worked under tend to be overly emotional, which is not an ideal trait for effective leadership. Rather than approaching situations with a level-headed and solution-oriented mindset, they often let emotions dictate their decisions, leading to inconsistency and unnecessary tension in the workplace. Strong leadership requires composure, rational thinking, and the ability to guide teams through challenges without personal biases or emotional reactions getting in the way.

- some things are a bit dated - can be fast-paced, not exactly suitable for fresh grad unless you join as a graduate trainee - salary is lower than market rate - little increment - slower career growth - work life balance is near non-existent during assignment peak

Lot of work load might be tired

Toxic Managers and boss on some departments, but some are helpful

Salary is still under market value and benefits are not given enough for hardworking employees

Management lack of strategy Not investing in its people Office outlook and environment very dated and dull

Not too strong in benefit package wise