Toxic Leadership at Audi RED — How do we get this to STOP?!
Pros
Audi has a strong brand and ambitious vision for innovation. You get to work on cool projects. Opportunities to work on meaningful projects and collaborate cross-functionally with great partners / people
Cons
The Managing Directors have created a psychologically unsafe environment that has deeply impacted employees and partners. Bullying, emotional volatility, and passive-aggressive behavior are common and unchecked. Multiple (many) employees, have experienced dismissiveness, disproportionate blame, and toxic treatment — many now avoid speaking up or contributing. Not to mention afraid to come to work. HR and leadership have been made aware through formal complaints and direct outreach, but no action has been taken as of this writing. The inaction is demoralizing and undermines Audi’s values of inclusion, safety, and ethical leadership.