Total Marketing Support - DS Smith Reviews

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I think the likes box is not made for this company

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Toxic Leadership & No Growth – Think Twice Before Joining Since Sushma Amin took over as SSC Head, the work culture has completely deteriorated. Micromanagement is at its peak, and her autocratic leadership style creates a suffocating environment. She makes decisions solely based on her own convenience, often misleading senior management while maintaining complete control over all SSC employees. Unfortunately, European managers and HR trust only her version of events, making it nearly impossible for employees to voice concerns. Her primary focus is cost-cutting at the expense of employee well-being. She manipulates communication to upper management to suit her interests, exploits employees, and offers no real growth opportunities. The SSC, once a great place to work, has now become a cost-saving “fresher’s hub,” where experienced professionals are undervalued, and learning opportunities are nonexistent. Things to consider before joining: No transport facility No canteen, meals, or snacks No rewards or recognition No increments No career growth No learning opportunities No perks or benefits Extreme cost-cutting wherever possible Despite being willing to spend huge amounts on an office space that remains empty most of the week, SSC refuses to invest in employee increments or well-being. While European management itself is excellent and prioritizes people, SSC India has suffered under its current leadership. Currently, major clients have contracts till 2028, with smaller AMEA region clients contracted till 2026. So far, there have been no significant layoffs, but the culture shift has already made it an unpleasant place to work. Final Advice: If you're considering joining, be cautious. The once-great work-life balance and culture are now completely ruined due to poor leadership. Choose wisely....Read More

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Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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I work on an amazing client, they are challenging but also very good. I have progressed so much and get given a lot of responsibility , some days are long but i do not work weekends anymore!

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No promotion opportunities for me right now, will see if this comes in future but right now i am learning still which is good

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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Work from home

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No guideline on job profile

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Hybrid/WFH work mode

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New SSC Head Sushma Amin created a toxic work culture, micromanagement at highest level, autocratic personality and will take decisions as per her suitability, making senior management fool everyday. All SSC employees report to her which makes the situation more difficult, ultimately you are under her toxicity. Be cautious and thinktwice before you join as HR/European managers only trust her in terms of feedback and she believes in saving money, manipulating actual communication to management according to her benefit, exploiting people for her own self interest. European management is excellent and always does best for people. SSC India culture is bad due to her. Please note -- No transport facility, No canteen/meals, snacks facility, No reward, No increment, No growth, No learning opportunity, No other perks and benefits, Zero opportunity to learn as SSC head now making this a fresher's centre of excellence (to save money and delight management) so you will not get guidance from experienced professionals. Cost cutting practices at highest level, wherever required. Don't want to invest in employee's increment but ready to pay lakhs for big office space which remains empty 4 days in a week. Major Client having contract till 2028 And till 2026, other small clients in AMEA region. No major layoffs by management till now. So Good luck and make your decision keeping this in mind, earlier it was good option due to excellent work life balance and culture however this is now all ruined because of SSC head....Read More

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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Flexible working hours, that also depends on your manager

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Low Salary, Very low Appraisals( No Discrimination between now, average or top performers), No Learnings, No Cabs, No Food Vouchers, No Outings, Pathetic Management behaves like Puppets

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

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On time salary, Environment

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No salary raise, no annual bonus, No Growth, No learning, No travel allowances & Cabs

Work Details

Work timings: Flexible Timings

Work related travel: This is a desk job.